Public Holidays in Iceland
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May11
Mother's Day
In 12 daysObservance - May29
Ascension Day
In 30 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(3 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 6MonEpiphanyObservance
- 24FriBóndadagurObservance
February(1 holiday)
- 18TueWoman's DayObservance
March(3 holidays)
- 3MonBolludagurObservance
- 4TueSprengidagurObservance
- 5WedAsh WednesdayObservance
April(6 holidays)
- 13SunPalm SundayObservance
- 17ThuMaundy ThursdayPublic
- 18FriGood FridayPublic
- 20SunEaster SundayPublic
- 21MonEaster MondayPublic
- 24ThuFirst Day of SummerPublic
May(3 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 11SunMother's DayObservance
- 29ThuAscension DayPublic
June(4 holidays)
- 1SunThe Seamen's DayObservance
- 8SunPentecostPublic
- 9MonWhit MondayPublic
- 17TueIcelandic National DayPublic
August(1 holiday)
- 4MonCommerce DayPublic
October(1 holiday)
- 25SatFirst Day of WinterObservance
November(1 holiday)
- 16SunIcelandic Language DayObservance
December(5 holidays)
- 23TueSt Þorlákur's DayObservance
- 24WedChristmas EvePublic
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 26FriBoxing DayPublic
- 31WedNew Year's EvePublic
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Iceland
Official public holidays in Iceland. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Iceland Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 16 official public holidays in Iceland with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.