Public Holidays in Iceland (2026)
16 public holidays and 12 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Iceland
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 16
- Observances
- 12
- Next Holiday
- First Day of Summer (Thu, Apr 23)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Epiphany | Observance |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Bóndadagur | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Bolludagur | Observance |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Sprengidagur | Observance |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Woman's Day | Observance |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Thu, Apr 23 | First Day of Summer | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Public |
| Mon, May 25 | Whit Monday | Public |
| Sun, Jun 7 | The Seamen's Day | Observance |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Icelandic National Day | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Commerce Day | Public |
| Sat, Oct 24 | First Day of Winter | Observance |
| Mon, Nov 16 | Icelandic Language Day | Observance |
| Wed, Dec 23 | St Þorlákur's Day | Observance |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?
- Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Iceland?
- The next public holiday is First Day of Summer on Thu, Apr 23.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Iceland?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.