Destination
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Europe · Longyearbyen
Entry details
No data in the source
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
Første juledag
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
Second day of Christmas
Andre juledag
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
Første nyttårsdag
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Maundy Thursday
Skjærtorsdag
March 25, 2027
Thu · in 177d
Good Friday
Langfredag
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Easter Sunday
Første påskedag
March 28, 2027
Sun · in 180d
Easter Monday
Andre påskedag
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
May Day
Første mai
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+995 32 294-50-50MFA Consular Department hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Longyearbyen
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- 2,550
- Area
- 62,049 km²
- Currency
- Krone · NOK
- Time zone
- 18:14UTC+2
- Calling code
- +47
- Languages
- Norwegian, Russian
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