How many public holidays does Svalbard have in 2026?

Svalbard has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.

What are the main public holidays in Svalbard?

The main events in Svalbard include Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Maundy Thursday, Second day of Christmas, Pentecost.

The next upcoming holiday in Svalbard is Ascension Day on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Yes, this page provides the complete Svalbard 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.

Collective leave dates in Svalbard for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

16 holidays, festivals & observances

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, Thu, Apr 2

Public Holiday

Second day of Christmas

Saturday, Sat, Dec 26

Public Holiday

Pentecost

Sunday, Sun, May 24

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Friday, Fri, Apr 3

Public Holiday

Ascension Day

Thursday, Thu, May 14

Public Holiday

Svalbard has 16 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.

How many public holidays does Svalbard have in 2026?: Svalbard has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
What are the main public holidays in Svalbard?: The main events in Svalbard include Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Maundy Thursday, Second day of Christmas, Pentecost.
When is the next holiday in Svalbard?: The next upcoming holiday in Svalbard is Ascension Day on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Is there a complete national calendar for Svalbard 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Svalbard 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
When are the collective leave days in Svalbard for 2026?: Collective leave dates in Svalbard for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.