Public holiday in Norway
Second Day of Christmas in Norway
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Second Day of Christmas is a nationwide public holiday in Norway on 26 December. It follows Christmas Day and is part of the country’s Christmas break.
About Second Day of Christmas in Norway
In Norway, Second Day of Christmas marks the day after Christmas Day and falls within the main Christmas holiday period. Because it is a nationwide public holiday, it has practical significance for many people as part of the end-of-year break, when normal weekday routines are typically paused.
History
The holiday reflects the Christian Christmas calendar used in Norway, where 26 December has long been kept as the second day of Christmas.
Traditions
The day is generally associated with Christmas observance rather than a separate civic celebration. Families may continue the seasonal meal, visiting, and time at home that began on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
How Second Day of Christmas is celebrated in Norway
Many Norwegians spend the day quietly with family or friends, recovering from the main Christmas festivities. It is also a common day for low-key social visits and for continuing the seasonal holiday period.
Interesting facts
Norway keeps 26 December as a public holiday nationwide. The day is one of the fixed dates in the Norwegian Christmas calendar, alongside Christmas Day and the following holiday period at the end of December.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.