Fastelavn
Fastelavn is a religious day that is observed 49 days before Easter Sunday in Norway. It is a holiday that moves in regards to the date of Easter Sunday. This year the day is celebrated February 11, 2024. Stores, banks, and similar establishments follow regular opening hours..
Varying Dates
The calendar date for Fastelavn changes depending on when Easter Sunday is celebrated. Easter is always celebrated on Sunday immediately following the Paschal Full Moon. This means that the dates for Easter can vary from March 22 to April 25. This, in turn, means that the date for Fastelavn will vary. The table below shows the exact date for Fastelavn in the coming years.
| Year | Fastelavn Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 11 | Sunday |
| 2025 | March 2 | Sunday |
| 2026 | February 15 | Sunday |
| 2027 | February 7 | Sunday |
| 2028 | February 27 | Sunday |
| 2029 | February 11 | Sunday |
| 2030 | March 3 | Sunday |
| 2031 | February 23 | Sunday |
| 2032 | February 8 | Sunday |
| 2033 | February 27 | Sunday |
Fastelavn in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Three countries in our dataset around the world are celebrating or observing this day.
In the map below, you can see where the day is celebrated or marked. You can find the date by tapping the different colors on the map. You can also see if the day is a public holiday, an observed day, or a day only celebrated by parts of the country's population.
Note that the date of this holiday varies between countries even though the day celebrates the same thing.
This table gives a more detailed overview of when and where this holiday is celebrated or observed. Click on the country for more information.
| Flag | Country | Holiday type | Date this year |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Haiti | Public holiday | February 12, 2024 |
 | Norway | Observance day | February 11, 2024 |
 | Denmark | Observance day | February 12, 2024 |