King Harald V's Birthday 2026 in Norway

H.M. King Harald V of Norway was born on 21 February 1937. His birthday is celebrated counrty-wide by flying the Norwegian flag.

Is King Harald V's Birthday a Public Holiday?

Even though King Harald V's Birthday falls on Saturday, February 21, 2026, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Norway.

Royal Family Flag Days

The flag is also flown on the birthday of his wife, H.R.H. Queen Sonja.

Other royal flag days are the birthdays of their son, and heir to the Norwegian throne, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon and his wife, H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette Marit.

Next in line of succession is their daughter, H.R.H. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and her birthday is also a flag day.

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.