Public holidays in Iceland 2026 and 2027
Iceland has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Iceland 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Thu, Apr 23, 2026 | First Day of Summer |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 24, 2026 | Pentecost |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Pentecost Monday |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | National Day |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Commerce Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Second Day of Christmas |
Public holidays in Iceland 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | First Day of Summer |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labor Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Pentecost |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Pentecost Monday |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | National Day |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Commerce Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Second Day of Christmas |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Iceland
Iceland is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in Iceland, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Iceland?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Iceland?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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