🇳🇴 Bridge Days in Norway 2027
10
Opportunities
11
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
27
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2027, Norway has 3 free long weekends and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (10)
Maundy Thursday
5 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Sunday
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
Whit Sunday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 6 days off
Christmas Day
Take 5 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 Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 20–29) and enjoy 10 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 25–Apr 04) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 11 days off
Try Another Country or Year
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Norway in 2027?
There are 10 bridge day opportunities in Norway in 2027, built around 11 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Norway in 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity in Norway in 2027 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 2027?
Norway has 11 public holidays in 2027. These create 10 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Norway in 2027?
In 2027, Norway has 3 free long weekends and 7 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).