This page details the public holidays in Iceland for 2026, with their respective dates and associated celebrations. On these days, expect closures at banks, government offices, and most businesses.
List of Holidays in Iceland 2026
1. New Year’s Day – January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
2. Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2026
3. Good Friday – April 3, 2026
4. Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026
5. Easter Monday – April 6, 2026
6. First Day of Summer – April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
7. Labour Day – May 1, 2026 (Friday)
8. Ascension Day – May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
9. Whit Sunday – May 24, 2026
10. Whit Monday – May 25, 2026
11. Icelandic National Day – June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
12. Commerce Day – August 3, 2026 (First Monday in August)
13. Christmas Eve – December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
14. Christmas Day – December 25, 2026 (Friday)
15. Boxing Day – December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
16. New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
Other Important Holidays
1. Bóndadagur (Husband’s Day) – January 23, 2026
2. Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026
3. Konudagur (Wife’s Day) – February 22, 2026
4. Seamen’s Day – June 7, 2026 (First Sunday in June)
5. Independence Day – December 1, 2026
6. Thorlaksmessa (St. Thorlákur’s Day) – December 23, 2026
If you find any errors on this page, please let us know.
Useful Information:
Calendar of public holidays in Iceland
Also see:
Holidays in Australia 2026 | Federal Holidays in 2026 | Holidays in New Zealand 2026 | Holidays in United Kingdom 2026