Første nyttårsdag
1 Jan 2018New 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.
Total Public Holidays
12
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 251
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
134
Monday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Mar 28, Apr 3 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Mar 28, Apr 3 off
Sunday
Easter Sunday
NationwideTake Mar 28, Apr 3 off
Monday
Easter Monday
NationwideTake Mar 28, Apr 3 off
Tuesday
May Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 2 off
Thursday
Ascension Day
NationwideTake May 11 off
Thursday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake May 18, May 22 off
Sunday
Pentecost
NationwideTake May 18, May 22 off
Monday
Whit Monday
NationwideTake May 18, May 22 off
Tuesday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Wednesday
Second day of Christmas
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 27 off
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.
Maundy Thursday begins the Easter holidays. The pace of life slows, with church services and quiet traditions.
Good Friday is observed with reflection and worship. Many services close, and communities keep a calm holiday rhythm.
Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and family meals, even in the Arctic setting.
Easter Monday extends the holiday weekend, offering a restful day and time for family gatherings.
This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Ascension Day is a Christian holiday marked by church services and a calm day off.
Constitution Day on May 17 is Norway’s National Day and is observed in Svalbard with flags, small parades, and community celebrations.
This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Whit Monday provides an additional day of rest after Pentecost, often spent at home or with local community gatherings.
Christmas Day is a peaceful holiday in the polar night, focused on family meals and warm indoor celebrations.
The Second Day of Christmas continues the festive period with relaxed visits and quiet gatherings.