🇳🇴 Bridge Days in Norway 2025
14
Opportunities
12
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
32
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, Norway has 3 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (14)
Maundy Thursday
5 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 10 days off
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Sunday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 4 PTO → Get 11 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Sunday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 12 days off with no PTO needed!
12 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Labor Day (May 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 (Apr 12–21) and enjoy 10 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Maundy Thursday (Apr 17–27) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 11 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Norway in 2025?
There are 14 bridge day opportunities in Norway in 2025, built around 12 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Norway in 2025?
The best bridge day opportunity in Norway in 2025 is around Maundy Thursday. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 5 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Norway have in 2025?
Norway has 12 public holidays in 2025. These create 14 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Norway in 2025?
In 2025, Norway has 3 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).