Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2016

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 4 off
Days off: Jan 1–44-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
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Days off: Mar 23–297-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holidayWeekend
May Day
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Syttende maiPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Take May 18 off
Days off: May 14–185-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holidayWeekend
Christmas Day
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Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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Andre juledagPublic holiday
Second day of Christmas
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Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 2016

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

24 Mar 2016

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

Langfredag

25 Mar 2016

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

Første påskedag

27 Mar 2016

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

Andre påskedag

28 Mar 2016

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

Første mai

1 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

5 May 2016

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

Første pinsedag

15 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

16 May 2016

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

Syttende mai

17 May 2016

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 2016

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2016

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

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