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Whit Monday 2025 in Norway

Schools, businesses, and shops in Norway are closed on Whit Monday, except for certain small convenience stores and garden centers.

Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?

Whit Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

A white dove flying towards a blue sky.

A white dove is a common symbol for Pentecost.

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Pentecost weekend is a long weekend in late spring or early summer in Norway. It is popular to spend time outdoors or in the garden. However, using motorized lawn mowers or power tools is prohibited.

Birth of the Christian Church

It is the day after Pentecost or Whit Sunday, which is on the 50th day after Easter Sunday, and it marks the birth of the Christian church worldwide.

Whit Monday has no particular religious content of its own. Traditionally, certain Christian holidays have been celebrated for three days, and Whit Monday is the third day of Pentecost, starting on Whit Saturday / Pentecost Eve.

About Whit Monday in Other Countries

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Whit Monday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020月曜日6月1日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2021月曜日5月24日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2022月曜日6月6日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2023月曜日5月29日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2024月曜日5月20日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2025月曜日6月9日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2026月曜日5月25日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2027月曜日5月17日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2028月曜日6月5日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2029月曜日5月21日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday
2030月曜日6月10日 (月)Whit MondayNational holiday

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