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    Iceland public holidays 2040

    In 2040, Iceland has 16 public holidays – 12 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Iceland 2040

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2040SundayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    03/29/2040ThursdayMaundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus.
    03/30/2040FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/01/2040SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.
    04/02/2040MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    04/19/2040ThursdayFirst Day of Summer
    05/01/2040TuesdayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/10/2040ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    05/20/2040SundayPentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter.
    05/21/2040MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    06/17/2040SundayIcelandic National Day
    08/06/2040MondayCommerce Day
    12/24/2040MondayChristmas EveThe evening before Christmas Day, when many families exchange gifts.
    12/25/2040TuesdayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2040WednesdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).
    12/31/2040MondayNew Year's EveLast day of the year.

    Long weekends 2040: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Iceland in 2040 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    03/24 – 04/02/2040Maundy Thursday310
    04/19 – 04/22/2040First Day of Summer14
    04/28 – 05/01/2040Labour Day14
    05/10 – 05/13/2040Ascension Day14
    05/19 – 05/27/2040Whit Monday49
    08/04 – 08/12/2040Commerce Day49
    12/22 – 12/31/2040Christmas Eve210

    Iceland 2040 in numbers

    Public holidays
    16
    on weekdays
    12
    on weekends
    4
    Weekday holidays 2039
    9
    Working days (Iceland)
    249

    Other observances 2040

    01/06/2040FridayEpiphany
    01/20/2040FridayBóndadagur
    02/13/2040MondayBolludagur
    02/14/2040TuesdaySprengidagur
    02/15/2040WednesdayAsh Wednesday
    02/18/2040SaturdayWoman's Day
    03/25/2040SundayPalm Sunday
    05/13/2040SundayMother's Day
    06/03/2040SundayThe Seamen's Day
    10/27/2040SaturdayFirst Day of Winter
    11/16/2040FridayIcelandic Language Day
    12/23/2040SundaySt Þorlákur's Day

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2040?

    Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2040. 12 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2040 in Iceland?

    The first public holiday of 2040 in Iceland is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1, 2040.

    When are the best long weekends in Iceland in 2040?

    We found 7 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is December 22, 2040 – December 31, 2040.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2040 than in 2039?

    In 2040, 12 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 9 in 2039.

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