Holidays in Iceland in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Iceland in 2027. 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 2027, Friday
National
Twelfth Night Iceland
January 6 2027, Wednesday
Observance
Ash Wednesday Iceland
February 10 2027, Wednesday
Observance
Valentine's Day Iceland
February 14 2027, Sunday
Observance
March Equinox Iceland
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Maundy Thursday Iceland
March 25 2027, Thursday
National
Good Friday Iceland
March 26 2027, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Iceland
March 27 2027, Saturday
Observance
Easter Sunday Iceland
March 28 2027, Sunday
National
Easter Monday Iceland
March 29 2027, Monday
National
First Day of Summer Iceland
April 22 2027, Thursday
National
Labour Day Iceland
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Ascension Day Iceland
May 6 2027, Thursday
National
Mothers' Day Iceland
May 9 2027, Sunday
Observance
Whit Sunday Iceland
May 16 2027, Sunday
National
Whit Monday Iceland
May 17 2027, Monday
National
Icelandic Republic Day Iceland
June 17 2027, Thursday
National
June Solstice Iceland
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
Commerce Day Iceland
August 2 2027, Monday
National
September Equinox Iceland
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Halloween Iceland
October 31 2027, Sunday
Observance
Fathers' Day Iceland
November 14 2027, Sunday
Observance
Independence Day Iceland
December 1 2027, Wednesday
Observance
December Solstice Iceland
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve (from noon) Iceland
December 24 2027, Friday
National
Christmas Day Iceland
December 25 2027, Saturday
National
Second Day of Christmas Iceland
December 26 2027, Sunday
National
New Year's Eve (from noon) Iceland
December 31 2027, Friday
National