Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2024

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Første nyttårsdagPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 2 off
Days off: Dec 30–Jan 24-day weekend
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SkjærtorsdagPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Mar 27, Apr 2 off
Days off: Mar 27–Apr 27-day weekend
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LangfredagPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Take Mar 27, Apr 2 off
Days off: Mar 27–Apr 27-day weekend
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Første påskedagPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Take Mar 27, Apr 2 off
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Andre påskedagPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Mar 27, Apr 2 off
Days off: Mar 27–Apr 27-day weekend
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Første maiPublic holiday
May Day
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Take Apr 29, Apr 30, May 2 off
Days off: Apr 27–May 26-day weekend
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Kristi himmelfartsdagPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Take May 10 off
Days off: May 9–124-day weekend
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Syttende maiPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Take May 16, May 21 off
Days off: May 16–216-day weekend
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Første pinsedagPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Take May 16, May 21 off
Days off: May 16–216-day weekend
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Andre pinsedagPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Take May 16, May 21 off
Days off: May 16–216-day weekend
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Første juledagPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Take Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 21–299-day weekend
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Andre juledagPublic holiday
Second day of Christmas
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Take Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 21–299-day weekend

Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Første nyttårsdag

1 Jan 2024

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

28 Mar 2024

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

Langfredag

29 Mar 2024

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

Første påskedag

31 Mar 2024

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

Andre påskedag

1 Apr 2024

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

Første mai

1 May 2024

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Kristi himmelfartsdag

9 May 2024

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

Syttende mai

17 May 2024

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

Første pinsedag

19 May 2024

This is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Andre pinsedag

20 May 2024

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

Første juledag

25 Dec 2024

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

Andre juledag

26 Dec 2024

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

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