Holidays
On holidays, shops are closed (including supermarkets!). Restaurants and tourist facilities usually remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st | Nyttårsdag (New Year) | Everything closed |
| Variable | Skjærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) | Shops closed from noon |
| Variable | Langfredag (Good Friday) | Everything closed |
| Variable | 1st & 2nd Påskedag (Easter) | Everything closed. Many Norwegians travel! |
| May 1st | Arbeidernes dag (Labor Day) | Demonstrations, shops closed |
| May 17th | Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day) | THE national holiday! Parades, costumes, celebration |
| Variable | Kristi Himmelfartsdag | Shops closed |
| Variable | 2nd Pinsedag (Whit Monday) | Shops closed |
| December 25th | 1st Juledag (Christmas Day) | Everything closed |
| December 26th | 2nd Juledag (Boxing Day) | Everything closed |
💡 Tipp
May 17th (Syttende Mai) in Oslo is an unforgettable experience: tens of thousands in traditional costumes (Bunad), children's parades, the royal family waving from the palace balcony, ice cream and Pølse (sausages) everywhere. No military, no tanks — a celebration of democracy and joie de vivre. If possible, experience May 17th in Norway!
