Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands public holidays 2026

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region; days marked “bank / optional” are not days off for everyone.

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy ThursdayPublic
Apr 3FridayGood FridayPublic
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayPublic
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayPublic
May 1FridayLabour DayPublic
May 14ThursdayAscension DayPublic
May 17SundayConstitution DayPublic
May 24SundayPentecostPublic
May 25MondayWhit MondayPublic
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveBank / optional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing DayPublic
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year's EveBank / optional
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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands have in 2026?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.

What is the next public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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