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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Nordland, Norway

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

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Nordland observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Nordland, 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 — Nordland, 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 Nordland and the rest of Norway, not a separate Nordland-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Nordland

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 Nordland. 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 Nordland

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 Nordland

Public holiday schedules in Nordland combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Nordland observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Nordland doesn't simply disappear — Norway's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Nordland Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Nordland 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 Nordland?

Nordland observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Norway nationally, since Nordland 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 Nordland?

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

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

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

Does Bodø, Nordland's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Nordland'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.