May Day is a public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, observed on May 1, 2026. It is locally known as Første mai. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayMay Day
Local NameFørste mai
DateMay 1, 2026
CountrySJ flag Svalbard and Jan Mayen
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is May Day in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
May Day falls on May 1, 2026 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Is May Day a public holiday?
Yes, May Day is an official public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. It is observed nationwide.
What is May Day called locally?
In Svalbard and Jan Mayen, May Day is known as "Første mai".

All Public Holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen SJ flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 May Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-17 Constitution Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Second day of Christmas Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public

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