Official holiday in Norway
Quick Facts
May Day, which is observed on May 1, 2008, stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| offentlig høytidsdag | Norwegian |
| offentleg høgtidsdag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Official holiday | English |
Alternative names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| arbeidernes dag | Norwegian |
| arbeidernes dag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Labor day | English |
Official holiday 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008Official holiday 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009See list of observations below
May Day, which is observed on May 1, 2008, stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.
May Day also falls on the same day as Ascension Day, a religious holiday celebrated by many, as well as Law Day, Loyalty Day and National Day of Prayer in the United States in 2008.
Labor Day recognizes the efforts of workers worldwide. ©iStockphoto.com/Marisa Allegra Williams
About Official holiday
Read more about Official holiday.Official holiday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | May 1 | 1980 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1981 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1982 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1983 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 1984 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1985 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 1986 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1987 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1988 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 1989 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 1990 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1991 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1992 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1993 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 1994 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 1995 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 1996 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 1997 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 1998 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 1999 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 2000 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2001 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 2002 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2003 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 2004 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 2005 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Mon | May 1 | 2006 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2007 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2008 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 2009 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sat | May 1 | 2010 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 1 | 2011 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Tue | May 1 | 2012 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Wed | May 1 | 2013 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Thu | May 1 | 2014 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Fri | May 1 | 2015 | Official holiday | National holiday, Flag day |
Other holidays in May 2008 in Norway
- Ascension Day (Thursday, May 1, 2008)
- Day of liberation (Thursday, May 8, 2008)
- Whit Sunday (Sunday, May 11, 2008)
- Whit Monday (Monday, May 12, 2008)
- Constitution Day (Saturday, May 17, 2008)
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