Official holiday in Norway
Quick Facts
May Day stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| offentlig høytidsdag | Norwegian |
| offentleg høgtidsdag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Official holiday | English |
Alternative names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| arbeidernes dag | Norwegian |
| arbeidernes dag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Labor day | English |
Official holiday 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012Official holiday 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013List of dates for other years
May Day, which usually occurs on May 1 in many countries, stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day recognizes the efforts of workers worldwide. ©iStockphoto.com/Marisa Allegra Williams
About Official holiday
Read more about Official holiday.Official holiday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | May 1 | 1980 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1981 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1982 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1983 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 1984 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1985 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 1986 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1987 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1988 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 1989 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 1990 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1991 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1992 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1993 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1994 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 1995 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1996 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 1997 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1998 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1999 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 2000 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2001 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 2002 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2003 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 2004 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 2005 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 2006 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2007 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2008 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 2009 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 2010 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 2011 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2012 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 2013 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2014 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 2015 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
Other holidays in May 2012 in Norway
- Day of liberation ―Tuesday, May 8, 2012
- Ascension Day ―Thursday, May 17, 2012
- 17 May Constitution Day (1814) ―Thursday, May 17, 2012
- Whit Sunday ―Sunday, May 27, 2012
- Whit Monday ―Monday, May 28, 2012
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