Crown Prince Haakon's Day
July 20 is H.K.H. Crown Prince Haakon birthday and a flag day in Norway.
Christmas Eve is the main day for people in Norway to exchange Christmas gifts and get together for a familiy meal.
Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday?
While this is not a public holiday, most banks are closed for business on this day. Some business and shops may also close early to allow the Christmas celebrations to start at 5pm.
In Norway, people celebrate Christmas Eve with gifts and traditional meals.
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About Christmas Eve in Other Countries
Read more about Christmas Eve.Christmas Eve Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
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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