Akershus Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Akershus?

Akershus observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Norway nationally, since Akershus doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Akershus, Norway

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Akershus, Norway? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Akershus.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Akershus align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Akershus, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Grunnlovsdag (Constitution Day) on May 17) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Akershus, Norway

This is Norway's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Norway's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Akershus and the rest of Norway, not a separate Akershus-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Akershus

These are Norway's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Norway's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Norway, including Akershus. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Grunnlovsdag (Constitution Day)	May 17	National Holiday	Full National Closure (Public Administration & Schools)	www.regjeringen.no

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Akershus

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Grunnlovsdag (Constitution Day)	Mon, May 17, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Akershus

Akershus follows Norway's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Akershus, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Akershus's capital, Oslo observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Akershus.

Frequently Asked Questions — Akershus Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Akershus?

Yes, they do. Akershus follows Norway's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Akershus?

Akershus observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Norway nationally, since Akershus doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Akershus?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Akershus a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Akershus differ from the rest of Norway?

No — public holidays in Norway are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Akershus observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Akershus-specific reference, not because Akershus has its own separate holiday list.

Does Oslo, Akershus's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Oslo observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Akershus and Norway. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Akershus's public holiday dates?

Akershus's public holidays are mandated by Norway's national statutory framework, published via www.regjeringen.no — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.