Public holiday in Norway
Pentecost Sunday in Norway
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Pentecost Sunday is a nationwide public holiday in Norway that falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter. It is the first day of Pentecost and part of the Christian holiday period observed in the Norwegian calendar.
About Pentecost Sunday in Norway
In Norway, Pentecost Sunday is observed nationwide and is a public holiday. It marks the first day of Pentecost, which comes in the period after Easter and before the summer holiday season that many Norwegians associate with late spring and early summer. The day has its place in the liturgical calendar, but in modern Norway it is mainly experienced as a quiet holiday rather than a day with a strongly fixed public program.
History
Pentecost is a Christian feast that has been observed in Norway since the country became part of the wider Christian tradition of Europe. As with other church holidays in Norway, its public-holiday status reflects the historical influence of Christianity on the national calendar.
Traditions
The day is associated with church services and the Christian reading of Pentecost as the coming of the Holy Spirit. In Norway it is also commonly linked with the springtime period around Ascension Day and the second day of Pentecost, which together form a cluster of church holidays in the calendar.
How Pentecost Sunday is celebrated in Norway
Many Norwegians mark the day in a low-key way, with some attending church services or spending time at home and outdoors. Because it falls on a Sunday, it often blends with normal weekend routines while still being part of the holiday period in the Norwegian calendar.
Interesting facts
Pentecost Sunday is one of the movable holidays in Norway, so it does not fall on a fixed date each year. It is observed nationwide, not only in one region or locality.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.