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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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🏪 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
14
Holiday
FRI
15
Bridge Day
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 15
📣 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.