Holidays in Iceland in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Iceland in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Iceland.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Iceland January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Twelfth Night | Iceland January 6 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Valentine's Day | Iceland February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Ash Wednesday | Iceland February 18 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Iceland March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Maundy Thursday | Iceland April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Good Friday | Iceland April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Iceland April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Iceland April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Iceland April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| First Day of Summer | Iceland April 23 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Labour Day | Iceland May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mothers' Day | Iceland May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Iceland May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | Iceland May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Iceland May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Icelandic Republic Day | Iceland June 17 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Iceland June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Commerce Day | Iceland August 3 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Iceland September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Halloween | Iceland October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Fathers' Day | Iceland November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Independence Day | Iceland December 1 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Iceland December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve (from noon) | Iceland December 24 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Christmas Day | Iceland December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Second Day of Christmas | Iceland December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve (from noon) | Iceland December 31 2026, Thursday |
National |
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