Bergen Red days / National Holidays Bergen 2026

🇳🇴 Red Days in Bergen, Norway – What Visitors Should Know (2026) 🇳🇴

If you’re visiting Bergen in 2026, it’s helpful to know about Norway’s “red days” (public holidays). On these days, the city feels a little quieter — but it’s still very much alive if you know where to go.

📅 Red Days in Norway 2026

• 1 January – New Year’s Day

• Easter:• Maundy Thursday – 2 April• Good Friday – 3 April• Easter Sunday – 5 April• Easter Monday – 6 April

• 1 May – Labour Day

• 14 May – Ascension Day

  
  

• 17 May – Constitution Day 🇳🇴 The biggest red day of the year. You can read about it here:

  https://www.bergenbybilly.com/post/your-guide-to-bergen-s-17-may-parades-a-day-full-of-celebration

  
  

• 25 May – Whit Monday

• 25 December – Christmas Day

• 26 December – Boxing Day👉 Plus every Sunday is also a red day

🛍️ Shops & Shopping Centres

• Most shops and malls are closed on red days and Sundays

• Small convenience stores may stay open with limited hours

• Expect early closing on the day before major holidays

🍔 Bars, Cafés & Restaurants

• Many cafés, bars, and restaurants stay open, especially in the city centre

• Holiday opening hours vary — booking ahead is a good idea on busy dates

🏛️ Tourist Attractions

• Bryggen – Always open to walk around (shops & museums may close)

• Fish Market (Fisketorget) – Often open, but with reduced hours on red days

• Fløyen & Fløibanen – Usually running, sometimes with shorter hours

• Museums may be open, but always check holiday hours in advance

🌿 Best Things To Do on Red Days✔

Walk around Bryggen & the harbour✔

Take the Fløibanen or hike the mountains✔

Enjoy a long café lunch✔

Experience local celebrations — especially on 17 May

✨ Tip: Plan shopping for normal weekdays and use red days to enjoy Bergen’s nature, views, and relaxed atmosphere.

Save this if you’re planning a trip to Bergen in 2026! 💙

Billy