Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1996

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1996

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Days off: Dec 30–Jan 24-day weekend
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SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Apr 3, Apr 9 off
Days off: Apr 3–97-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holiday
May Day
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Days off: Apr 30–May 56-day weekend
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Days off: May 15–195-day weekend
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Syttende maiPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Days off: May 15–195-day weekend
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Første juledagPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Andre juledagPublic holiday
Second day of Christmas
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Take Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 21–299-day weekend

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 1996

New Year’s Day in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is quiet and family‑focused after midnight celebrations. With polar winter conditions, most people spend the day indoors.

Skjærtorsdag

4 Apr 1996

Maundy Thursday begins the Easter holidays. The pace of life slows, with church services and quiet traditions.

Langfredag

5 Apr 1996

Good Friday is observed with reflection and worship. Many services close, and communities keep a calm holiday rhythm.

Første påskedag

7 Apr 1996

Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and family meals, even in the Arctic setting.

Andre påskedag

8 Apr 1996

Easter Monday extends the holiday weekend, offering a restful day and time for family gatherings.

Første mai

1 May 1996

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

16 May 1996

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday marked by church services and a calm day off.

Syttende mai

17 May 1996

Constitution Day on May 17 is Norway’s National Day and is observed in Svalbard with flags, small parades, and community celebrations.

Første pinsedag

26 May 1996

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

27 May 1996

Whit Monday provides an additional day of rest after Pentecost, often spent at home or with local community gatherings.

Første juledag

25 Dec 1996

Christmas Day is a peaceful holiday in the polar night, focused on family meals and warm indoor celebrations.

Andre juledag

26 Dec 1996

The Second Day of Christmas continues the festive period with relaxed visits and quiet gatherings.

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