St. Olaf's Day in Norway
In 2026, St. Olaf's Day falls on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About St. Olaf's Day
St. Olaf's Day, or Olsok, commemorates the death of King Olaf II of Norway at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. It is a significant cultural and religious day in Norway marking the consolidation of Christianity in the country. Many Norwegians celebrate with traditional food, music, and church services.
St. Olaf's Day dates in Norway
Observance dates for St. Olaf's Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 Jul 2023 | Saturday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | Monday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | Tuesday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2026This year | 29 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2027 | 29 Jul 2027 | Thursday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2028 | 29 Jul 2028 | Saturday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2029 | 29 Jul 2029 | Sunday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2030 | 29 Jul 2030 | Monday | St. Olaf's Day |
| 2031 | 29 Jul 2031 | Tuesday | St. Olaf's Day |
29 Jul 2023
Saturday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2024
Monday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2025
Tuesday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2026
Wednesday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2027
Thursday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2028
Saturday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2029
Sunday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2030
Monday · St. Olaf's Day
29 Jul 2031
Tuesday · St. Olaf's Day
