New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027New 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.
Friday
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Weekends Off
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Friday
New Year's Day
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Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Mar 24, Mar 30 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Mar 24, Mar 30 off
Sunday
Easter Sunday
NationwideTake Mar 24, Mar 30 off
Monday
Easter Monday
NationwideTake Mar 24, Mar 30 off
Saturday
Labour Day
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Thursday
Ascension Day
NationwideTake May 5, May 7 off
Sunday
Whit Sunday
NationwideTake May 18 off
Monday
Constitution Day
NationwideWhit Monday
NationwideTake May 18 off
Saturday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 27 off
Sunday
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.
Labour Day on May 1 is a national holiday, though in the High Arctic it is typically a quiet day off.
Ascension Day is a Christian holiday marked by church services and a calm day off.
Whit Sunday (Pentecost) is a church holiday observed with services and a quiet weekend atmosphere.
Constitution Day on May 17 is Norway’s National Day and is observed in Svalbard with flags, small parades, and community celebrations.
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.