Labor Day
Labor Day or May Day on May 1 is a public holiday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
| 2029 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank Holiday / Observance |
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