Day of Liberation
Liberation Day in Norway marks the end of the German occupation during the second World War.
Haloween in Norway is directly influenced by US Halloween customs. It is getting more popular to take kids trick or treating every year.
Is Halloween a Public Holiday?
Halloween is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Trick or treat!
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The Norwegian celebration of Halloween had a breakthrough in the 2000s, and is mainly drawn from the American celebration, often inspired by movies and TV series.
About Halloween in Other Countries
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2023 | Tue | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2026 | Sat | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2028 | Tue | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| 2029 | Wed | Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
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Ascension Day
Ascension Day is a public holiday in Norway. This Christian holiday commemorates the belief that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven.
17 May Constitution Day (1814)
May 17 is the Constitution Day (1814) in Norway and a day of celebration.
Whit Saturday
Whit Saturday is not a public holiday in Norway, but shops close earlier than normal.