Maundy Thursday
Nationwide public holiday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen · Skjærtorsdag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 April | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 25 March | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar is a 5-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Longyearbyen around 25 March: high -11°C (11°F), low -17°C (1°F), rain on 40% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Longyearbyen. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 25 March in Longyearbyen: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Friday, 26 March 2027
Maundy Thursday in other countries
Denmark
Faroe Islands
Iceland
Norway
Vatican City
Argentina
Colombia
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Greenland
Guatemala
More for Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.