Norway public holidays 2028
In 2028, Norway has 12 public holidays – 9 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Norway 2028
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 04/13/2028 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus. |
| 04/14/2028 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 04/16/2028 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. |
| 04/17/2028 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 05/01/2028 | Monday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 05/17/2028 | Wednesday | Constitution Day |
| 05/25/2028 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday. |
| 06/04/2028 | Sunday | PentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter. |
| 06/05/2028 | Monday | Whit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 12/25/2028 | Monday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
| 12/26/2028 | Tuesday | Boxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day). |
Long weekends 2028: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Norway in 2028 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08 – 04/17/2028 | Maundy Thursday | 3 | 10 |
| 04/29 – 05/07/2028 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/13 – 05/17/2028 | Constitution Day | 2 | 5 |
| 05/25 – 05/28/2028 | Ascension Day | 1 | 4 |
| 06/03 – 06/11/2028 | Whit Monday | 4 | 9 |
| 12/23 – 12/31/2028 | Christmas Day | 3 | 9 |
Norway 2028 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 12
- on weekdays
- 9
- on weekends
- 3
- Weekday holidays 2027
- 7
- Working days (Norway)
- 251
Partial or optional days off
| 07/29/2028 | Saturday | Olsok |
| 12/24/2028 | Sunday | Christmas Eve |
| 12/31/2028 | Sunday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2028
| 01/21/2028 | Friday | Birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra |
| 02/06/2028 | Sunday | Day of the Sami people |
| 02/13/2028 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 02/14/2028 | Monday | Valentine's Day |
| 02/21/2028 | Monday | Birthday of King Harald V |
| 02/27/2028 | Sunday | Carnival |
| 03/01/2028 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| 03/08/2028 | Wednesday | International Women's Day |
| 04/01/2028 | Saturday | April Fools' Day |
| 04/09/2028 | Sunday | Palm Sunday |
| 05/08/2028 | Monday | Liberation Day |
| 06/07/2028 | Wednesday | Union Dissolution Day |
| 06/23/2028 | Friday | Midsummar Eve |
| 07/04/2028 | Tuesday | Birthday of Queen Sonja |
| 07/20/2028 | Thursday | Birthday of Crown Prince Haakon Magnus |
| 08/19/2028 | Saturday | Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit |
| 11/05/2028 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| 11/12/2028 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| 12/03/2028 | Sunday | First Sunday of Advent |
| 12/10/2028 | Sunday | Second Sunday of Advent |
| 12/17/2028 | Sunday | Third Sunday of Advent |
| 12/24/2028 | Sunday | Fourth Sunday of Advent |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2028?
Norway has 12 public holidays in 2028. 9 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Norway?
The first public holiday of 2028 in Norway is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
When are the best long weekends in Norway in 2028?
We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is May 25, 2028 – May 28, 2028.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2028 than in 2027?
In 2028, 9 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 7 in 2027.