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Public Holidays in Iceland 2026
Official public and bank holidays
16 holidays
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| January 01 Thursday | New Year's Day Nýársdagur | 82 days ago |
| April 02 Thursday | Maundy Thursday Skírdagur | in 9 days |
| April 03 Friday | Good Friday Föstudagurinn langi | in 10 days |
| April 05 Sunday | Easter Sunday Páskadagur | in 12 days |
| April 06 Monday | Easter Monday Annar í páskum | in 13 days |
| April 23 Thursday | First Day of Summer Sumardagurinn fyrsti | in 30 days |
| May 01 Friday | May Day Verkalýðsdagurinn | in 38 days |
| May 14 Thursday | Ascension Day Uppstigningardagur | in 51 days |
| May 24 Sunday | Pentecost Hvítasunnudagur | in 61 days |
| May 25 Monday | Whit Monday Annar í hvítasunnu | in 62 days |
| June 17 Wednesday | Icelandic National Day Þjóðhátíðardagurinn | in 85 days |
| August 03 Monday | Commerce Day Frídagur verslunarmanna | in 132 days |
| December 24 Thursday | Christmas Eve Aðfangadagur | in 275 days |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day Jóladagur | in 276 days |
| December 26 Saturday | St. Stephen's Day Annar í jólum | in 277 days |
| December 31 Thursday | New Year's Eve Gamlársdagur | in 282 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?
Iceland has 16 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Iceland?
The next public holiday in Iceland is Maundy Thursday on April 02, 2026 (Thursday).
Do public holidays in Iceland fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.