Whit Monday

Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost, which falls 50 days after Easter Sunday. In Svalbard and Jan Mayen, which are remote territories of Norway, Whit Monday is observed as a public holiday, reflecting Norway's Christian traditions. In Svalbard, a small but diverse community of residents, including researchers and miners, may mark the day with religious services or quiet family gatherings. However, due to the archipelago's extreme Arctic environment and small population, large-scale celebrations are uncommon. Similarly, in Jan Mayen, an uninhabited volcanic island with only a few temporary residents (typically meteorologists and military personnel), the holiday is likely observed in a low-key manner, if at all. Overall, Whit Monday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a day of rest and reflection, in line with its religious significance, though the remote and sparsely populated nature of these territories means it is not widely celebrated with public events or festivities.