The Moon & Saturn Meet Again
Don’t miss seeing the Moon and Saturn meet in the night sky for another close approach on December 7, 2024.
Schools, businesses, and shops in Norway are closed on Whit Monday, except for certain small convenience stores and garden centers.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Whit Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
A white dove is a common symbol for Pentecost.
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Pentecost weekend is a long weekend in late spring or early summer in Norway. It is popular to spend time outdoors or in the garden. However, using motorized lawn mowers or power tools is prohibited.
Birth of the Christian Church
It is the day after Pentecost or Whit Sunday, which is on the 50th day after Easter Sunday, and it marks the birth of the Christian church worldwide.
Whit Monday has no particular religious content of its own. Traditionally, certain Christian holidays have been celebrated for three days, and Whit Monday is the third day of Pentecost, starting on Whit Saturday / Pentecost Eve.
About Whit Monday in Other Countries
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jun 1 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 24 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jun 6 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 29 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 20 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Jun 5 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | 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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