Back to country calendar
Public Holiday Nationwide

Ascension Day

Thursday, May 6, 2027
May 2027
‹ ›
2526272829301
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
303112345
Holiday selected

🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Mostly closed
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 06 Holiday
FRI 07 Bridge Day
SAT 08 Weekend
SUN 09 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 7

📣 Traveler notes

Norway is known for its natural beauty, including fjords, valleys, and forests, and its cultural attractions like the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. Major cities include Oslo and Bergen, offering distinctive architecture.

  • Constitution Day (May 17th) is the main public holiday, featuring non-military parades for families.
  • Major holidays include Christmas (Dec 24th–26th) and Easter.
  • Travelers should expect the 'common vacation' period throughout July.
  • Other public holidays include New Year's Day and Maundy Thursday.

About this holiday

Ascension Day is a major Christian feast commemorating the Ascension of Jesus Christ. It is traditionally observed on a Thursday (the 40th day after Easter) but may vary by denomination and location.