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Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2012

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    Første nyttårsdagPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 23-day weekend
  • Apr
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    SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

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    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    LangfredagPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Andre påskedagPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

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    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • May
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    Første maiPublic holiday

    May Day

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    Take Apr 30, May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 28–May 25-day weekend
  • May
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    Syttende maiPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 16, May 18 off

    Days off: May 16–205-day weekend
  • May
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    Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

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    Take May 29 off

    Days off: May 26–294-day weekend
  • May
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    Andre pinsedagPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Nationwide

    Take May 29 off

    Days off: May 26–294-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Første juledagPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 22–276-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Andre juledagPublic holiday

    Second day of Christmas

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 22–276-day weekend

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 2012

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

5 Apr 2012

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

Langfredag

6 Apr 2012

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

Første påskedag

8 Apr 2012

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

Andre påskedag

9 Apr 2012

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

Første mai

1 May 2012

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Syttende mai

17 May 2012

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

Første pinsedag

27 May 2012

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

28 May 2012

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 2012

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2012

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

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