Iceland

There are 16 public holidays in Iceland in 2026.

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Pentecost

May 24, 2026

04Days
10Hours
53Minutes
33Seconds

January 2026

  • 01

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

    Public

April 2026

  • 02

    Maundy Thursday

    Thursday

    Public
  • 03

    Good Friday

    Friday

    Public
  • 05

    Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

    Public
  • 06

    Easter Monday

    Monday

    Public
  • 23

    First Day of Summer

    Thursday

    Public

May 2026

  • 01

    May Day

    Friday

    Public
  • 14

    Ascension Day

    Thursday

    Public
  • 24

    Pentecost

    Sunday · Weekend

    Public
  • 25

    Whit Monday

    Monday

    Public

June 2026

  • 17

    Icelandic National Day

    Wednesday

    Public

August 2026

  • 03

    Commerce Day

    Monday

    Public

December 2026

  • 24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

    Public
  • 25

    Christmas Day

    Friday

    Public
  • 26

    St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday · Weekend

    Public
  • 31

    New Year's Eve

    Thursday

    Public
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next public holiday in Iceland?
You can find the next public holiday in Iceland on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.
How many public holidays are there in Iceland in 2026?
There are 16 public holidays in Iceland in 2026.
Are public holidays in Iceland the same every year?
Most public holidays in Iceland are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.
Can I download the 2026 public holidays for Iceland?
Yes, you can download the 2026 public holidays for Iceland in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.
What is the longest weekend in Iceland in 2026?
Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in Iceland for 2026.