What's open on Constitution Day 2027 in Norway?
Known locally as Grunnlovsdagen
Constitution Day falls on 2027-05-17. 17 May is Norway’s national day — the biggest celebration of the year with children’s parades. Banks and most shops close; supermarkets in cities often open for a few hours.
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17 May 2027
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Constitution Day 2027
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
All Verified Chains & Venues
9 venues tracked| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apotek 1 Døgnvakt 24h24/7 Duty Vaktapotek åpne hele døgnet for akuttmedisin på røde dager Editorial+47-21-41-60-00 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 apotek1.no |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 circlek.no | |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–15:00 | 2026-05-16 rema.no |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 kiwi.no |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 meny.no |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–15:00 | 2026-05-16 coop.no |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 extra.no |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 vy.no | |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 posten.no |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Constitution Day in Norway?
17 May is Norway’s national day — the biggest celebration of the year with children’s parades. Banks and most shops close; supermarkets in cities often open for a few hours. Confirmed open chains include: Rema 1000, Kiwi, Meny, Coop, Extra. Typically closed venues: banks, government, most retail.
When is Constitution Day 2027?
Constitution Day falls on 2027-05-17 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Constitution Day?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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