Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2021

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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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Days off: Mar 31–Apr 67-day weekend
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Take Mar 31, Apr 6 off
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Mar 31, Apr 6 off
Days off: Mar 31–Apr 67-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holidayWeekend
May Day
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Days off: Apr 30–May 23-day weekend
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Take May 12, May 14, May 18 off
Days off: May 12–187-day weekend
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Syttende maiPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Take May 25 off
Days off: May 22–254-day weekend
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Take May 25 off
Days off: May 22–254-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holidayWeekend
Christmas Day
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Days off: Dec 24–274-day weekend
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Andre juledagPublic holidayWeekend
Second day of Christmas
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Take Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 24–274-day weekend

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 2021

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

1 Apr 2021

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

Langfredag

2 Apr 2021

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

Første påskedag

4 Apr 2021

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

Andre påskedag

5 Apr 2021

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

Første mai

1 May 2021

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

13 May 2021

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

Syttende mai

17 May 2021

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

Første pinsedag

23 May 2021

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

24 May 2021

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 2021

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2021

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

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