First Advent Sunday
For many Norwegians, Boxing Day is a time to relax and spend time with family, friends, and neighbors. Boxing Day is also an important day for sporting events.
Is Boxing Day a Public Holiday?
Boxing Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
There are church services in Norway on Boxing Day.
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Boxing Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wed | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
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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