HR professionals in Norway should recognize that while many holidays are observed nationally, some hold particular significance. Key holidays such as New Year’s Day, Easter, and Christmas are national holidays that can impact business operations and employee scheduling. Additionally, several flag days, including Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Day and King Harald V’s Day, are notable for their ceremonial importance. Proper planning around these holidays ensures smooth business operations and respects cultural observances.
Here is the table for Holidays and Observances in Norway in 2025:
| Date | Name | Type | Flag Day |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday | No |
| 21 Jan | Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 6 Feb | Saami National Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 9 Feb | Mothers’ Day | Observance | No |
| 14 Feb | Valentine’s Day | Observance | No |
| 21 Feb | King Harald V’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 2 Mar | Carnival | Observance | No |
| 20 Mar | March Equinox | Season | No |
| 30 Mar | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time | No |
| 13 Apr | Palm Sunday | Observance | No |
| 17 Apr | Maundy Thursday | National holiday | No |
| 18 Apr | Good Friday | National holiday | No |
| 19 Apr | Holy Saturday | Observance | No |
| 20 Apr | Easter Sunday | National holiday | No |
| 21 Apr | Easter Monday | National holiday | No |
| 1 May | Labor Day | National holiday, Flag day | Yes |
| 8 May | Day of Liberation | Observance, Flag day | Yes |
| 17 May | 17 May Constitution Day (1814) | National holiday, Flag day | Yes |
| 29 May | Ascension Day | National holiday | No |
| 7 Jun | Whit Saturday | Observance | No |
| 7 Jun | Dissolution of Union With Sweden (1905) | Flag day | Yes |
| 8 Jun | Whit Sunday | National holiday | No |
| 9 Jun | Whit Monday | National holiday | No |
| 21 Jun | June Solstice | Season | No |
| 23 Jun | Midsummer Eve | Observance | No |
| 24 Jun | St. John’s Day | Observance | No |
| 4 Jul | Queen Sonja’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 20 Jul | Crown Prince Haakon’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 29 Jul | St. Olaf’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 19 Aug | Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 8 Sep | Election Day | Flag day | Yes |
| 22 Sep | September Equinox | Season | No |
| 24 Oct | United Nations Day | Observance | No |
| 26 Oct | Repentance Day | Observance | No |
| 26 Oct | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time | No |
| 31 Oct | Halloween | Observance | No |
| 2 Nov | All Saints’ Day | Observance | No |
| 9 Nov | Fathers’ Day | Observance | No |
| 30 Nov | First Advent Sunday | Observance | No |
| 7 Dec | Second Advent Sunday | Observance | No |
| 14 Dec | Third Advent Sunday | Observance | No |
| 21 Dec | Fourth Advent Sunday | Observance | No |
| 21 Dec | December Solstice | Season | No |
| 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance | No |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday | No |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | National holiday | No |
| 31 Dec | New Year’s Eve | Observance | No |
Overall, proactive planning and awareness of these holidays help ensure that business operations run smoothly and that employee needs are met, contributing to a well-balanced and respectful workplace.
