Første nyttårsdag
1 Jan 2031New 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.
Wednesday
Take Jan 2nd–3rd off
Total Public Holidays
12
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 252
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
133
Wednesday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2–Jan 3 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 15 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 15 off
Sunday
Easter Sunday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 15 off
Monday
Easter Monday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 15 off
Thursday
May Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 2 off
Saturday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake May 16 off
Thursday
Ascension Day
NationwideTake May 21, May 23 off
Sunday
Pentecost
NationwideTake Jun 3 off
Monday
Whit Monday
NationwideTake Jun 3 off
Thursday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 off
Friday
Second day of Christmas
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 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.
Constitution Day on May 17 is Norway’s National Day and is observed in Svalbard with flags, small parades, and community celebrations.
Ascension Day is a Christian holiday marked by church services and a calm day off.
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.