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Carnival 2026 in Norway

Carnival Sunday marks the last Sunday before Lent, a period of fasting in the Christian church.

Is Carnival a Public Holiday?

Carnival is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Norway.

A traditional Norwegian Carnival Sunday treat: Two wheat buns filled with whipped cream topped with icing sugar on a plate.

Buns like these are served everywhere for Carnival in Norway.

©iStockphoto.com/ Anna Yu

In Norway, Carnival Sunday is also called Bun Sunday.

Carnival Observances

Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type
2020SunFeb 23CarnivalObservance
2021SunFeb 14CarnivalObservance
2022SunFeb 27CarnivalObservance
2023SunFeb 19CarnivalObservance
2024SunFeb 11CarnivalObservance
2025SunMar 2CarnivalObservance
2026SunFeb 15CarnivalObservance
2027SunFeb 7CarnivalObservance
2028SunFeb 27CarnivalObservance
2029SunFeb 11CarnivalObservance
2030SunMar 3CarnivalObservance

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