St. Olav's Day (Olsok) 2027: Dates (Jul 29) and Fares

Name: St. Olav's Day (Olsok) 2027
Start: 2027-07-29
End: 2027-07-29
Location: Trondheim, Trøndelag

When is St. Olav's Day (Olsok) 2027?

St. Olav's Day (Olsok) 2027 runs on Thursday, July 29, 2027.

2027Thursday, July 29, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: Held on July 29 every year, the date of King Olaf's death at the Battle of Stiklestad, with St. Olav's Eve the evening before.

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Source: chronoskairosaion.com

St. Olav's Day (Olsok): questions people ask

When is St. Olav's Day 2027?

St. Olav's Day falls on Thursday, July 29, 2027.

Is St. Olav's Day a public holiday in Norway?

No. It is not a public holiday, but it is officially a flag flying day.

Is Olavsoka in the Faroe Islands the same as St. Olav's Day in Norway?

They are separate events. Visit Torshavn lists Olavsoka, the national day of the Faroe Islands, for July 28 to 29, 2027.

Sources: chronoskairosaion.com, holidaysmart.com, visittorshavn.fo

About St. Olav's Day (Olsok)

Norway marks the death of King Olaf II on July 29, with Trondheim and Stiklestad at the center of the day.

St. Olav's Day, known as Olsok, remembers King Olaf II Haraldsson, who died at the Battle of Stiklestad on July 29, 1030. The day is centered on Trondheim (Nidaros) and Stiklestad. It is an official flag day in Norway but not a public holiday. The catch is that the sources here give the date and the history, not a program, so check local events before booking.

Know before you go

It is an official flag day, not a public holiday.
The Faroe Islands hold their own national day, Olavsoka, around the same dates.
Trondheim Airport (TRD) is the nearest airport, and Oslo (OSL) is the larger hub with onward flights.

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