Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are entering the Christmas season, and the Governor of Svalbard wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas.
Published 12/22/2025
The Governor has the following opening hours during Christmas:
The switchboard is open:
- 22 – 23 December: 10:00–14:00
- 24 – 29 December: CLOSED
- 30 December: 10:00–14:00
- 31 December – 1 January: CLOSED
- 2 January: 10:00–14:00
The police emergency phone line will be staffed as normal throughout the entire period.
The office will open to the public from Monday, 4 January.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!