When are the winter school holidays in Norway in 2027?

In brief. Norway's 2027 winter school holiday dates vary by municipality: Oslo has 22-26 February, Bergen 1-5 March. For a trip, check the school calendar first, then SFO/AKS and travel separately. The adjoining weekends do not change official school dates. Oslo municipality: school calendar and AKS (checked 3 November 2026); Bergen municipality: holidays and days off (checked 3 November 2026).

What does vinterferie mean for families and visitors?

Vinterferie means the winter school break, usually in February or early March. For a family with a child at a Norwegian school, that particular school's calendar matters. For visitors from another country, the local school holiday week helps explain the destination's calendar but does not determine their own time off.

Below are eight municipalities and a checking process before booking. The short answer on winter and autumn breaks in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim remains in the FAQ on winter and autumn school holidays. This article covers only a winter trip in 2027, not a complete annual school calendar.

Which dates are confirmed for eight municipalities?

The table shows days without lessons identified as winter holidays in the 2026/27 calendars. Ranges include the first and last stated days. It is not a list of every school in the country; SFO/AKS requires a separate check.

Do not apply one city's dates to an entire county, or substitute the nearest airport's name for the municipality. If your school is not in the table, find its skolerute, or school calendar, on the municipal or school website. Check the applicable calendar for private and upper secondary schools separately.

Why do you need the 2026/27 calendar rather than 2027/28?

February and March 2027 belong to the 2026/27 school year. A municipal page may show several years at once. Bodø's page, for example, has separate sections for 2026/27 and 2027/28; do not choose the next section simply because its heading includes 2027. Bodø municipality: 2026/27 calendar (checked 3 November 2026).

1. Open the official municipal website and the skolerute or ferie og fridager section.
2. Select the 2026/27 school year.
3. Find the vinterferie row and check dates, not only the week number.
4. Open the particular school's calendar if the municipality offers that choice.
5. Check planleggingsdager, staff planning days without lessons, and SFO/AKS arrangements separately.

Are SFO, AKS and nurseries open?

SFO, skolefritidsordning, offers supervision and activities outside lessons. In Oslo the corresponding service is called AKS, Aktivitetsskolen. “School holidays” does not mean all these services are closed.

Before changing work plans, ask your SFO/AKS about hours, participation arrangements and whether you must notify attendance in advance. In Trondheim, checking local planning days is especially important: the municipality explicitly warns that school and SFO days may differ. Trondheim municipality: school calendar (checked 3 November 2026).

Why do you see both five school days and nine travel days?

The official school holiday row and a chosen trip length describe different things. A family may add the normal weekends before and after the days without lessons if that suits its schedule. This does not extend the school holiday or permit absence from lessons.

The same automatic extension does not work for Alta: 22 and 23 February are not listed as winter holidays. Use the exact days, not a long range taken from someone else's travel guide. Alta municipality: school calendar and SFO (checked 3 November 2026).

What should you check before paying for a trip?

• Whether children's school days match if they attend different schools.
• Whether SFO/AKS is needed for part of the break and what its hours are.
• Exact accommodation, arrival and departure dates.
• Travel to and from the accommodation on your chosen day.
• Age categories, dates and duration of activities or lift passes.
• Amendment and cancellation terms for every booking.

A school calendar does not confirm accommodation costs, snow or lift operation. Compare offers for the same dates and family group; include transport, accommodation, food, equipment hire and chosen activities in the total. For a ski trip, use the Hemsedal and Trysil comparison, while preparing the first day on the slopes is covered in the guide to beginner skiing mistakes.

Once you know the week, you can compare accommodation and activities in our directory: guesthouses, cottages and campgrounds in Oslo, guesthouses, cottages and campgrounds in Trondheim and outdoor and sports equipment rental in Oslo. The directory does not show availability during the winter break; check with the place before you book.

How do you check transport and prepare your packing?

In Entur's journey search, enter the exact date, time and address, and check the return route. Entur brings together public transport options across Norway; it does not promise that your required service has already been published or that a school bus runs during the holidays. Entur: national journey planner (checked 3 November 2026).

If driving, use the winter car and road checklist. Pack clothing and equipment using the winter packing list. Here the calendar helps you choose dates; road rules, mountain safety and the contents of rental packages must be checked in the relevant separate guides and with the service provider.

What should you recheck before departure?

1. Make sure you have opened the correct school's page and school year.
2. Compare the school calendar with ticket and accommodation dates.
3. Check changes with the carrier and activity organiser.
4. Clarify SFO/AKS if using it for part of the week.
5. Keep a backup activity and the option to adapt your plans to travel conditions.

Other short answers are collected in the FAQ on holidays and everyday rules in Norway.

Sources

• Oslo municipality: school calendar and AKS. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Bergen municipality: holidays and days off. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Trondheim municipality: school calendar. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Stavanger municipality: select the 2026/27 school calendar. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Stavanger municipality: Lervig's 2026/27 calendar. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Tromsø municipality: school and SFO. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Bodø municipality: 2026/27 calendar. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Alta municipality: school calendar and SFO. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Drammen municipality / Lovdata: school days and days off 2026/27. Checked 3 November 2026.
• Entur: national journey planner. Checked 3 November 2026.

Author: Redaksjonen NorgeGuide. Updated 3 November 2026.