Public Holidays in Iceland

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Iceland for 2026 Complete calendar with dates, holiday types, and long-weekend planning — useful for trip...

New Year's Day

Thursday Public Holiday

Maundy Thursday

Thursday Public Holiday

Good Friday

Friday Public Holiday

Easter Sunday

Sunday Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday Public Holiday

Ascension Day

Thursday Public Holiday

Whit Sunday

Sunday Public Holiday

Whit Monday

Monday Public Holiday

National Day

Wednesday Public Holiday

Commerce Day

Monday Public Holiday

Christmas Eve

Thursday Public Holiday

Christmas Day

Friday Public Holiday

Second Christmas Day

Saturday Public Holiday

New Year's Eve

Thursday Public Holiday
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Public Holidays in Iceland

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Iceland for 2026

Iceland's public holidays reflect its Viking heritage, Lutheran traditions, and fierce independence. National Day on June 17th celebrates freedom from Denmark achieved in 1944. Commerce Day weekend in August is the nation's biggest summer festival, while Christmas is an extended magical season featuring the beloved thirteen Yule Lads who visit children over thirteen nights.

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National Day

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12
days
9
hrs

Long Weekends

New Year's Day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Bridge Day (1d)
4d
Maundy Thursday
Apr 2 – Apr 5
Bridge Day (1d)
4d
Good Friday
Apr 3 – Apr 5
3d
Easter Monday
Apr 4 – Apr 6
3d
Labour Day
May 1 – May 3
3d

Calendar 2026

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Holidays
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Long Weekends