Constitution Day Parade
Season or date: May 17
The largest national celebration featuring children's marches and flag raising nationwide
Festivals in Norway
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Bergen International Festival
Season or date: Late May to early June
Northern Europe's largest arts festival showcasing music, theater, and opera
Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony Events
Season or date: December 10
Ceremony at Oslo City Hall with concerts
Lillehammer Ski Festival
Season or date: December
World Cup opening race and winter market
Sami People's National Day
Season or date: February 6
Traditional costumes and joik performances showcased in northern regions
Northern Lights Festival
Season or date: Late January
Arctic music festival held in Tromsø
Oslo Jazz Festival
Season or date: August
Jazz musicians from around the world gather
Nordic Light Photography Festival
Season or date: May
Photography and film festival held in Kristiansund
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter
- Easter Monday
- May Day
- Constitution Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
- Christmas (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day