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