With International Labour Day celebrated in many countries around the world, many Norwegians celebrate Labour Day every year on May 1st. Here are 9 facts about Norway's Labour Day you probably didn't know. #1: Norway has numerous national holidays If you thought Norway had just one national holiday—the Constitution Day celebrated every year on May 17—you’d be wrong. The Scandinavian country has six official national holidays, most of which are based on Christian traditions. Other non-Christian days that have become national holidays include New Year’s Eve (December 31), Maundy Thursday (March 25), Good Friday (two days in March or April), Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas (December 25). But why do Norwegians only get off work or school for five out of six? The remaining day is given to International Labour Day, which celebrates organized labour and trade unionism around the world. #2: Workers didn’t always get a paid day off: Before Norway adopted its current system o...