Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2015

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Take Jan 2, Jan 5 off
Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Apr 1, Apr 7 off
Days off: Apr 1–77-day weekend
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Take Apr 1, Apr 7 off
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Apr 1, Apr 7 off
Days off: Apr 1–77-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holiday
May Day
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Take Apr 30 off
Days off: Apr 30–May 34-day weekend
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
Nationwide
Take May 13, May 15, May 18 off
Days off: May 13–186-day weekend
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Syttende maiPublic holidayWeekend
Constitution Day
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Take May 26 off
Days off: May 23–264-day weekend
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Take May 26 off
Days off: May 23–264-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Take Dec 24 off
Days off: Dec 24–274-day weekend
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Andre juledagPublic holidayWeekend
Second day of Christmas
Nationwide
Take Dec 24 off
Days off: Dec 24–274-day weekend

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 2015

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

2 Apr 2015

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

Langfredag

3 Apr 2015

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

Første påskedag

5 Apr 2015

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

Andre påskedag

6 Apr 2015

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

Første mai

1 May 2015

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

14 May 2015

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

Syttende mai

17 May 2015

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

Første pinsedag

24 May 2015

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

25 May 2015

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 2015

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2015

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

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