Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1997

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1997

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 2–Jan 3 off
Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Mar 26, Apr 1 off
Days off: Mar 26–Apr 17-day weekend
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Days off: Mar 26–Apr 17-day weekend
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Mar 26, Apr 1 off
Days off: Mar 26–Apr 17-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holiday
May Day
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Take Apr 28, Apr 29, Apr 30, May 2 off
Days off: Apr 26–May 49-day weekend
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Take May 9 off
Days off: May 8–114-day weekend
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Syttende maiPublic holidayWeekend
Constitution Day
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Take May 16, May 20 off
Days off: May 16–205-day weekend
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Take May 16, May 20 off
Days off: May 16–205-day weekend
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Take May 16, May 20 off
Days off: May 16–205-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Take Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 off
Days off: Dec 24–Jan 19-day weekend
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Andre juledagPublic holiday
Second day of Christmas
Nationwide
Take Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 off
Days off: Dec 24–Jan 19-day weekend

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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 1997

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

27 Mar 1997

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

Langfredag

28 Mar 1997

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

Første påskedag

30 Mar 1997

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

Andre påskedag

31 Mar 1997

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

Første mai

1 May 1997

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

8 May 1997

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

Syttende mai

17 May 1997

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

Første pinsedag

18 May 1997

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

19 May 1997

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 1997

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 1997

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

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