Ascension Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 20
- Day of year
- 138
- Local time zone
- Europe/Oslo
- Currency
- NOK
Long-weekend planner
Ascension Day falls on a Thursday in 2023. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Norway, Ascension Day is on May 18, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Ascension Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Ascension Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Norway.
Ascension Day was on May 18, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Ascension Day in Norway is on May 9, 2024.
Other public holidays in Norway 2023
- New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag)Jan 1
- Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag)Apr 6
- Good Friday (Langfredag)Apr 7
- Easter Sunday (Første påskedag)Apr 9
- Easter Monday (Andre påskedag)Apr 10
- Labour Day (Første mai)May 1
- Constitution Day (Syttende mai)May 17
- Pentecost (Første pinsedag)May 28
- Whit Monday (Andre pinsedag)May 29
- Christmas Day (Første juledag)Dec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Andre juledag)Dec 26
About these dates
The Ascension Day date for Norway 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.