Legal Ages in Norway

The age you become an adult in Norway, and the legal ages for voting, driving, drinking alcohol and marriage, with the exceptions that matter.

Age of majority 18 Voting age 18 Driving age 18 Drinking age 18 / 20 Marriage age 18

Age of majority in Norway

You are an adult at 18.

Voting age in Norway

You can vote at 18, counted by the year: you can vote if you turn 18 by the end of election year.

Driving age in Norway

You can practise from 16 and get a car licence at 18.

Drinking age in Norway

18 / 20

You can buy beer and wine (under 22% alcohol) at 18, and spirits at 20.

Marriage age in Norway

The minimum age is 18 with no exceptions since 2018.

Checked 22 October 2026 against national laws and government sites. Laws change and this is a summary, not legal advice; check with the authority that applies to you.

Age calculator

Your exact age today, and the date you turn 16, 18 or 21.

Emergency numbers in Norway

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, plus helplines.

Norwegian public holidays 2026

Every holiday with its date and long weekends.