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Public Holiday
Nationwide
New Year's Eve
Friday, December 31, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
31
Holiday
SAT
01
Weekend
SUN
02
Weekend
3-day weekend (December 31 – January 2)
📣 Traveler notes
Iceland features diverse landscapes, including glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and geothermal hot springs. Available activities range from hiking and kayaking to ice climbing and hot spring relaxation, with tours suitable for varying fitness levels.
- Expect traditional closures of public services and businesses on December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st.
- Other major holidays, such as Easter, also involve service and store closures.
About this holiday
New Year's Eve on December 31st marks the transition into the new year, typically featuring celebrations, feasting, dancing, drinking, and fireworks, often extending into January 1st.