Am I allowed to fly the Norwegian flag any day I want?
Yes — since the 2021 law change, private individuals can fly the Norwegian flag on any day of the year, not only on official flag days. The flag goes up at 8am (9am from November to February) and comes down at sunset, but never later than 9pm — unless it is illuminated. The flag must not touch the ground and must be in good condition. Other flags, such as the Sami, Pride or foreign flags, can also be flown much more freely since 2021. Municipal buildings set their own flagging, while state buildings follow the fixed flag days.
📋 The rules
- Private individuals can fly the flag on any day (since 2021)
- Up at 8am (9am Nov–Feb)
- Down at sunset, by 9pm at the latest
- The flag must not touch the ground and be in good condition
- Other flags (Sami, Pride, foreign) can be flown more freely
🔓 Exceptions
- An illuminated flag can stay up after 9pm
- Municipal buildings set their own flagging
- State buildings follow the fixed official flag days
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Desecrating or insulting the Norwegian flag or a foreign nation's flag can be punished under the Penal Code with a fine or short imprisonment.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I fly the Norwegian flag any day I want?
Yes. Since 2021 private individuals can fly the Norwegian flag on any day of the year.
When should the flag go up and come down?
Up at 8am (9am from November to February) and down at sunset, but never later than 9pm.
Can I fly a Pride or Sami flag?
Yes. Since 2021 other flags, such as the Sami, Pride and foreign flags, can be flown much more freely.
Can the flag stay out at night?
Only if it is illuminated. Otherwise it must come down at sunset, by 9pm at the latest.
Is there a penalty for desecrating the flag?
Yes. Desecrating or insulting the flag can be punished under the Penal Code with a fine or short imprisonment.
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