🇳🇴 Long Weekends in Norway 2026
9
Opportunities
12
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
20
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Norway has 3 free long weekends and 6 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Maundy Thursday
5 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 10 days off
Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 4 PTO → Get 11 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 11 days off with no PTO needed!
11 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 28–Apr 06) and enjoy 10 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Maundy Thursday (Apr 02–12) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 11 days off