Norwegian Constitution Day is the national day of Norway and is an official public holiday observed on May 17 each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai, Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen, although the latter is less frequent.
Celebrations: Parades, flags, speeches
Date: Friday, May 17, 2019
Also called: Syttende mai (bokmål), Syttande mai (nynorsk) or Søttende mai (old) (May 17)
Significance: Celebrating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll, May 17, 1814
