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What's open on St. Stephen's Day 2026 in Norway?

Known locally as 2. juledag

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26. 2. juledag on 26 December is a public holiday in Norway. Banks close; some shops open for the sales while others stay closed.

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Dec 26

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26 December 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 9 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on St. Stephen's Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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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
Circle K Norge 24/724/7 Duty Døgnåpne stasjoner åpne 24 timer på alle helligdager Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 circlek.no
Rema 1000 Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 rema.no
Kiwi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 kiwi.no
Meny Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 meny.no
Coop Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 coop.no
Extra Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 extra.no
Vy Tog & Ruter Kollektivtransport Kjører etter søndagsruter på røde dager Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 vy.no
Posten Pakkeboks 24/7 Pakkebokser utendørs tilgjengelige hele døgnet Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 posten.no

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on St. Stephen's Day in Norway?

2. juledag on 26 December is a public holiday in Norway. Banks close; some shops open for the sales while others stay closed. Confirmed open chains include: Rema 1000, Kiwi, Meny, Coop, Extra. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is St. Stephen's Day 2026?

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on St. Stephen's 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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