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New Year's Day 2026 in Norway

New Year’s Day on January 1 marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

People walking by the Monolith statue in Frogner Park in Oslo on January 1.

People strolling by the Monolith statue by Gustav Vigeland in Oslo on January 1.

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Norwegians celebrate by counting down to the New Year with parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve. Many spend January 1 taking it easy.

About New Year's Day in Other Countries

Read more about New Year's Day.

New Year's Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Wed Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2021 Fri Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2022 Sat Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2023 Sun Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2024 Mon Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2025 Wed Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2026 Thu Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2027 Fri Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2028 Sat Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2029 Mon Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday
2030 Tue Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday

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