How many public holidays does Svalbard and Jan Mayen have in 2026?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen 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 and Jan Mayen?

The main events in Svalbard and Jan Mayen include Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Maundy Thursday, Pentecost, Good Friday.

The next upcoming holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026.

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

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

16 events

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, Thu, Apr 2

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

Whit Monday

Monday, Mon, May 25

Public Holiday

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

How many public holidays does Svalbard and Jan Mayen have in 2026?: Svalbard and Jan Mayen 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 and Jan Mayen?: The main events in Svalbard and Jan Mayen include Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Maundy Thursday, Pentecost, Good Friday.
When is the next holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?: The next upcoming holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Is there a complete national calendar for Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
When are the collective leave days in Svalbard and Jan Mayen for 2026?: Collective leave dates in Svalbard and Jan Mayen for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

Holiday data for Svalbard and Jan Mayen is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.