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The Saami National Day is a national day for the entire Saami population in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia.
Is Saami National Day a Public Holiday?
Saami National Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The Saami nation's flag is flown on February 6 i Norway.
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The Saami are the indigenous people in Norway. Since 1992, February 6 has been a communal day for celebrating Saami culture and heritage across the entire Saami nation.
Saami National Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Per | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2021 | Cmt | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2022 | Paz | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2023 | Pzt | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2024 | Sal | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2025 | Per | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2026 | Cum | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2027 | Cmt | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2028 | Paz | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2029 | Sal | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
| 2030 | Çar | 6 Şub | Saami National Day | Flag Day |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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