Iceland Public Holidays

Iceland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Iceland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Iceland by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Iceland.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy Thursday
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 5SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
Apr 23ThursdayFirst Day of Summer
May 1FridayMay Day
May 14ThursdayAscension Day
May 24SundayPentecost
May 25MondayWhit Monday
Jun 17WednesdayIcelandic National Day
Aug 3MondayCommerce Day
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas Eve
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.