Iceland public holidays 2038
In 2038, Iceland has 16 public holidays – 11 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Iceland 2038
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2038 | Friday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 04/22/2038 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus. |
| 04/22/2038 | Thursday | First Day of Summer |
| 04/23/2038 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 04/25/2038 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. |
| 04/26/2038 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 05/01/2038 | Saturday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 06/03/2038 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday. |
| 06/13/2038 | Sunday | PentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter. |
| 06/14/2038 | Monday | Whit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 06/17/2038 | Thursday | Icelandic National Day |
| 08/02/2038 | Monday | Commerce Day |
| 12/24/2038 | Friday | Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas Day, when many families exchange gifts. |
| 12/25/2038 | Saturday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
| 12/26/2038 | Sunday | Boxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day). |
| 12/31/2038 | Friday | New Year's EveLast day of the year. |
Long weekends 2038: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Iceland in 2038 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17 – 04/26/2038 | Maundy Thursday | 3 | 10 |
| 06/03 – 06/06/2038 | Ascension Day | 1 | 4 |
| 06/12 – 06/17/2038 | Whit Monday | 2 | 6 |
| 06/17 – 06/20/2038 | Icelandic National Day | 1 | 4 |
| 07/31 – 08/08/2038 | Commerce Day | 4 | 9 |
| 12/24 – 01/02/2039 | Christmas Eve | 4 | 10 |
Iceland 2038 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 16
- on weekdays
- 11
- on weekends
- 5
- Weekday holidays 2037
- 13
- Working days (Iceland)
- 250
Other observances 2038
| 01/06/2038 | Wednesday | Epiphany |
| 01/22/2038 | Friday | Bóndadagur |
| 02/18/2038 | Thursday | Woman's Day |
| 03/08/2038 | Monday | Bolludagur |
| 03/09/2038 | Tuesday | Sprengidagur |
| 03/10/2038 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| 04/18/2038 | Sunday | Palm Sunday |
| 05/09/2038 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 06/06/2038 | Sunday | The Seamen's Day |
| 10/23/2038 | Saturday | First Day of Winter |
| 11/16/2038 | Tuesday | Icelandic Language Day |
| 12/23/2038 | Thursday | St Þorlákur's Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2038?
Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2038. 11 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2038 in Iceland?
The first public holiday of 2038 in Iceland is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2038.
When are the best long weekends in Iceland in 2038?
We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is June 3, 2038 – June 6, 2038.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2038 than in 2037?
In 2038, 11 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 13 in 2037.