Best Days to Take Leave in Norway 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Mar 24 to get 6 days off from Mar 24 to Mar 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Mar 30 to get 6 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 30. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, May 14 to get 5 days off from May 13 to May 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ascension Day, Norwegian Constitution Day.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Tue, May 18 to get 4 days off from May 15 to May 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Norwegian Constitution Day.
Norway 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Maundy Thursday (2027-03-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2027-03-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2027-03-29, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ascension Day (2027-05-13, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Norwegian Constitution Day (2027-05-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Norway Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 25 (2027-03-25) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Mar 26 (2027-03-26) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 28 (2027-03-28) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 (2027-03-29) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 (2027-05-17) | Mon | Norwegian Constitution Day | Public |
| May 13 (2027-05-13) | Thu | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 23 (2027-05-23) | Sun | Whit Sunday | Public |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2027-12-26) | Sun | Boxing Day | Public |
About Norway Holidays & Observances
Norway observes official red days (røde dager) where commercial shops close and citizens celebrate with traditional folk parades and outdoor trips. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.