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    Iceland public holidays 2026

    In 2026, Iceland has 16 public holidays – 13 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Iceland 2026

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2026ThursdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    04/02/2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus.
    04/03/2026FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/05/2026SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.
    04/06/2026MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    04/23/2026ThursdayFirst Day of Summer
    05/01/2026FridayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/14/2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    05/24/2026SundayPentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter.
    05/25/2026MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    06/17/2026WednesdayIcelandic National Day
    08/03/2026MondayCommerce Day
    12/24/2026ThursdayChristmas EveThe evening before Christmas Day, when many families exchange gifts.
    12/25/2026FridayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2026SaturdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).
    12/31/2026ThursdayNew Year's EveLast day of the year.

    Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Iceland in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    01/01 – 01/04/2026New Year's Day14
    03/28 – 04/06/2026Maundy Thursday310
    04/23 – 04/26/2026First Day of Summer14
    04/25 – 05/03/2026Labour Day49
    05/14 – 05/17/2026Ascension Day14
    05/23 – 05/31/2026Whit Monday49
    06/13 – 06/17/2026Icelandic National Day25
    08/01 – 08/09/2026Commerce Day49
    12/19 – 12/27/2026Christmas Eve39
    12/31 – 01/03/2027New Year's Eve14

    Iceland 2026 in numbers

    Public holidays
    16
    on weekdays
    13
    on weekends
    3
    Weekday holidays 2025
    14
    Working days (Iceland)
    248

    Other observances 2026

    01/06/2026TuesdayEpiphany
    01/23/2026FridayBóndadagur
    02/16/2026MondayBolludagur
    02/17/2026TuesdaySprengidagur
    02/18/2026WednesdayWoman's Day
    02/18/2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
    03/29/2026SundayPalm Sunday
    05/10/2026SundayMother's Day
    06/07/2026SundayThe Seamen's Day
    10/24/2026SaturdayFirst Day of Winter
    11/16/2026MondayIcelandic Language Day
    12/23/2026WednesdaySt Þorlákur's Day

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?

    Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026. 13 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Iceland?

    The first public holiday of 2026 in Iceland is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

    When are the best long weekends in Iceland in 2026?

    We found 10 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?

    In 2026, 13 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 14 in 2025.

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