Iceland public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Iceland): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 6
Iceland public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 23 | Thursday | First Day of Summer |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Icelandic National Day |
| August 3 | Monday | Commerce Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 31 – January 45 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 65 days off
- April 23 – April 264 days off · if you take Friday April 24 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- August 1 – August 33 days off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
- December 31 – January 34 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| January 23 | Friday | Bóndadagur |
| February 16 | Monday | Bolludagur |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Sprengidagur |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Woman's Day |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| March 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| June 7 | Sunday | The Seamen's Day |
| October 24 | Saturday | First Day of Winter |
| November 16 | Monday | Icelandic Language Day |
| December 23 | Wednesday | St Þorlákur's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?
Iceland has 14 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Iceland?
Next public holiday (Iceland): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Iceland has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.