Public holidays in Norway 2016: public holidays 13; currency Norwegian Krone; main language Norwegian.
Public holidays: 13
Year: 2016
Currency: Norwegian Krone
Main language: Norwegian
Updated: 2026-10-04
Norway had **13 public holidays in 2016**, each with local names and varying nationwide status. This list includes all official observances for that year, verified from authoritative sources. No, some holidays apply only to specific regions or religious groups. The local names are in Norwegian, reflecting regional and cultural traditions.
Public holidays 13
Year 2016
Currency Norwegian Krone
Main language Norwegian
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Norway, 2016
Date
Holiday
Observed
2016-01-01
New Year's Day
Første nyttårsdag
2016-03-24
Maundy Thursday
Skjærtorsdag
2016-03-25
Good Friday
Langfredag
2016-03-27
Easter Sunday
Første påskedag
2016-03-28
Easter Monday
Andre påskedag
2016-05-01
Labour Day
Første mai
2016-05-05
Ascension Day
Kristi himmelfartsdag
2016-05-15
Pentecost
Første pinsedag
2016-05-16
Whit Monday
Andre pinsedag
2016-05-17
Constitution Day
Syttende mai
2016-12-24
Christmas Eve
Julaften
2016-12-25
Christmas Day
Første juledag
2016-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
Andre juledag
Norway holiday calendar 2016
| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2016-03-24 | Maundy Thursday | Yes |
| 2016-03-25 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2016-03-27 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2016-03-28 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2016-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-05 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-15 | Pentecost | Yes |
| 2016-05-16 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2016-05-17 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-24 | Christmas Eve | Yes |
| 2016-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |