NorwayvsSvalbard and Jan Mayen
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
12
Days you're both off
0
Only Norway
0
Only Svalbard and Jan Mayen
What the numbers say
In 2026, Norway has 12 nationwide public holidays and Svalbard and Jan Mayen has 12 — exactly the same number. They line up on 12 dates, including Første nyttårsdag, Skjærtorsdag, Langfredag and Første påskedag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Norway has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Svalbard and Jan Mayen (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Norway offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Svalbard and Jan Mayen offers 5 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Norway and May in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Norway
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is working — expect one-sided quiet.
None.
Only Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Norway is working these days.
None.
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