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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2008

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    Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2–Jan 4 off

    Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
  • Mar
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    SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 19, Mar 25 off

    Days off: Mar 19–257-day weekend
  • Mar
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    LangfredagPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 19, Mar 25 off

    Days off: Mar 19–257-day weekend
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    Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 19, Mar 25 off

    Days off: Mar 19–257-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Andre påskedagPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 19, Mar 25 off

    Days off: Mar 19–257-day weekend
  • May
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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
  • May
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    Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

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    Take May 13 off

    Days off: May 10–134-day weekend
  • May
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    Andre pinsedagPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

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    Take May 13 off

    Days off: May 10–134-day weekend
  • May
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    Syttende maiPublic holidayWeekend

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 16 off

    Days off: May 16–183-day weekend
  • Dec
    25

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    Første juledagPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 off

    Days off: Dec 24–Jan 19-day weekend
  • Dec
    26

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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 2008

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

20 Mar 2008

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

Langfredag

21 Mar 2008

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

Første påskedag

23 Mar 2008

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

Andre påskedag

24 Mar 2008

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

Første mai

1 May 2008

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Første pinsedag

11 May 2008

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

12 May 2008

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

Syttende mai

17 May 2008

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 2008

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2008

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

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