Many Norwegians love to take a long vacation at Easter, often for one and a half weeks, with ski trips in the mountains topping the dreams for many. Conversely, some people like to work during the quiet week of Easter, especially on the red days of the holiday. 19-year-old Anna Elise Hjelmdahl works at the venue Åspaviljongen in Drammen during Easter, marking her third Easter there.
The work at Åspaviljongen is very seasonal, with spring and summer being super hectic and busy with many people. Anna Elise Hjelmdahl loves to work on the red days of Easter and praises the work environment. This year's Easter might be more hectic than last year at Åspaviljongen, as many people plan to visit based on Facebook posts.
Rohini Sahajpal works at the emergency room in Drammen during the Easter days and has worked there since 2011. In 2025, the Easter shift at the emergency room in Drammen was very hectic. Rohini Sahajpal likes to work when it is a bit stressful, and notes that people with mental health issues more easily contact the emergency room when it is otherwise quiet.
Cantor Tjark Pinne works at Oslo Cathedral during Easter, his second Easter since moving from Germany in March last year. There is a lot to do on the holy days at Oslo Cathedral, including services and concerts. On Saturday, there is a pocket in the holiday peace law allowing most shops to be open until 4 PM on Easter Eve.
Exceptions to the holiday peace law include sales outlets selling kiosk or grocery items with a total sales area not exceeding 100 square meters, which can stay open longer. Gas stations with a total sales area not exceeding 150 square meters are also exceptions and can stay open longer. Vinmonopolet is open until 3 PM on Easter Eve.
Beer sales stop at varying times in different municipalities; in Trondheim, beer sales stop at 3 PM.