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Opening hours December/Christmas 2026

Published: 27.05.2026 · Updated: 07.07.2026

Shops

Before Christmas: Most shops have extended opening hours the last weeks before Christmas: They close later in the evening, and they are open the last three Sundays before Christmas Eve.

During the holidays: The shops are closed on public holidays and on Sundays (25 and 26 December and 1 January). The shops close at 16:00 on 24 December and 31 December. 

Attractions

Attractions generally have reduced opening hours during the Christmas holidays. 24-25 December, 31 December and 1 January most of the attractions are closed.

Check the list below to see which museums and attractions were open during Christmas 2025.

Opening hours of Oslo's museums during Christmas 2025 (.pdf)

Restaurants

Do you want to go out for a dinner or a drink in Oslo during Christmas? We have updated information about the opening hours of restaurants, bars and cafés in Oslo.

We recommend contacting the restaurants directly to check opening times and book a table. 

Check the list below to see which restaurants were open during Christmas 2025.

Confirmed opening hours of restaurants, bars and cafés in Oslo during Christmas 2025 (.pdf)

Tourist Information Centre

Oslo Visitor Centre is closed Sundays, 24 and 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.

General opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10–16
Saturday: 10–15
Sunday: Closed

24 and 25 December and 1 January: Closed