Day of Liberation
Liberation Day in Norway marks the end of the German occupation during the second World War.
HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was born on August 19, 1973, and her birthday is celebrated by flying the Norwegian flag.
The Crown Prince couple in Sogndalstrand in september 2009.
Foto: Knut S. Vindfallet / Sokndal kommune
Is August 19 a Public Holiday?
The Crown Princess is married to the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon. He is the son of H.M. King Harald V and H.M. Queen Sonja.
The Crown Prince couple's daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is second in line to the throne.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2020 | Wed | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2021 | Thu | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2022 | Fri | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2023 | Sat | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2024 | Mon | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2025 | Tue | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2026 | Wed | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2027 | Thu | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2028 | Sat | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
| 2029 | Sun | Aug 19 | Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Day | Flag day |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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