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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Second Day of Christmas
Saturday, December 26, 2026
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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
📣 Traveler notes
Iceland features diverse landscapes including glaciers, volcanoes, rivers, and waterfalls. It is suitable for activities like hiking, ice climbing, kayaking, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, with tours available for various fitness levels.
- Major holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Easter) often lead to extensive closures affecting transport, restaurants, and shops.
- Specific holidays include celebrations like Bonafires for Epiphany (Þrettándinn) and bun consumption for Bolludagur.
- Key national celebrations follow Western church dates.
About this holiday
Icelandic public holidays are set by the parliament and include religious observances of the Church of Iceland, May Day, and Icelandic National Day. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are recognized holidays beginning at 1 PM.