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Public Holiday
Nationwide
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2028
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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
SAT
23
Weekend
SUN
24
Weekend
MON
25
Bridge Day
TUE
26
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25
📣 Traveler notes
Norway features diverse landscapes, including fjords, valleys, and lakes, and vibrant cities like Oslo and Bergen. Travelers can experience the midnight sun and Northern Lights. Major public holidays include Constitution Day (May 17th), Easter, and Christmas.
- Constitution Day (May 17th) is the most significant national celebration, featuring non-military parades.
- Key public holidays include New Year's Day, Easter, and the Christmas period (December 24th-26th).
- Official institutions (offices, schools) are closed on public holidays, such as Maundy Thursday.
- Sensitive topics include the 22 July 2011 attacks, discussions of WWII, and race; approach these with discretion.
- Patriotic sentiments are often visible, particularly during national holidays like Constitution Day.
- Social interactions are generally egalitarian; avoiding displays of wealth or perceived superiority is advised. Greetings are typically informal, using first names and a firm handshake. When visiting a home, remove your shoes. While small talk is uncommon on public transport, greeting fellow outdoor participants is expected.
About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day is a Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It is observed on December 26th in Western Christianity and December 27th by Eastern Orthodox churches (corresponding to January 9th on the Gregorian calendar).