Public Holidays in Iceland 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Iceland's public-holiday calendar includes Christian movable feasts, National Day, Commerce Day and the traditional First Day of Summer. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve become public-holiday time from early afternoon.
Iceland Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | First Day of Summer |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Commerce Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve from 1 PM |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve from 1 PM |
Partial-day status on 24 and 31 December is shown explicitly in the holiday name.
First Day of Summer and National Day 2026
The First Day of Summer is always the first Thursday after 18 April. National Day is fixed on 17 June, commemorating the founding of the republic in 1944.
Holiday Rules in Iceland
Several holidays are tied to Easter. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve have holiday status from 1 PM rather than for the entire day.
Iceland Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 17 June.
- The First Day of Summer always falls on a Thursday.
- Iceland remains on UTC+0 all year.
- Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are partial-day holidays from 1 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Iceland National Day?
It is observed on 17 June.
What is the First Day of Summer?
It is a traditional Icelandic holiday observed on the first Thursday after 18 April.
Does Iceland use daylight saving time?
No. Iceland remains on UTC+0 year-round.
Are Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve full-day public holidays?
The statutory holiday period begins at 1 PM on those dates.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Institutional 2026 calendar used to verify Iceland holiday dates and closures.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.