31 Flag-flying days in Norway
Norwegians
generally feel a strong personal attachment to their flag. Important days (such
as Constitution Day or private family anniversaries), are often celebrated by
flying the Norwegian flag. Local authorities also use a variety of county and
town flags. Government buildings are required to fly the state flag on official
flag-flying days, of which there are 16:
In
addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may instruct government institutions
to fly the flag on other occasions, e.g. special Royal Family events, state
visits to Norway,
etc.
The
flag-flying regulations state that the flag should only be flown between 8 a.m.
and 9 p.m. from March until the end of October. From November until the end of
February, the flag-flying hours are 9 a.m. until sunset (In the three northern
counties, the flag may be flown between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. from November until
the end of February.)
