From children returning to school and a fresh wave of new laws to ongoing train disruptions, here are the key changes to be aware of this month. Norway back from holidaysJuly is traditionally the month when Norway virtually shuts down for the main summer holiday period (fellesferie). Back to schoolKids will return to school from mid-August for the 2026/2027 school year following the summer holidays. August might be the last month for drivers in Norway to get temporary fuel tax reductions. Western Norway, central Norway, Nordland, and Troms will keep seeing low-pressure systems, which means grey, rainy, and cool weather as August begins.