
Norwegian public holidays and special days — and how they are celebrated
An overview of every Norwegian public holiday and "red day": Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, 1 and 17 May — and the rules for when shops are closed.
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An overview of every Norwegian public holiday and "red day": Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, 1 and 17 May — and the rules for when shops are closed.

Learn what source criticism and critical thinking mean, and which questions to ask before you believe or share online content.

A simple guide to ethics, ethical awareness, shared Norwegian values and copyright when using text, images or music.

A simple guide to Norway's welfare state: how tax and national insurance contributions fund health, school, pensions and NAV benefits through folketrygden.

Statistics Norway's annual 2026 survey shows attitudes towards immigrants became somewhat less positive for a third year in a row, but most Norwegians remain positive.

How does democracy work in Norway? Separation of powers between the Storting, the government and the courts, parliamentarism, elections and the King's role.

Wrestler Grace Bullen was met with racist comments after a 17 May video in bunad. The case sparks debate over who counts as “Norwegian enough”.