Calendar
Public holidays in Iceland (2026)
Public holidays
Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Frídagur verslunarmanna — Monday, August 3, 2026 (in 32 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | Nýársdagur (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Skírdagur (Maundy Thursday) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Föstudagurinn langi (Good Friday) |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Páskadagur (Easter Sunday) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Annar í páskum (Easter Monday) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Sumardagurinn fyrsti (First Day of Summer) |
| May 1, 2026 | Verkalýðsdagurinn (May Day) |
| May 14, 2026 | Uppstigningardagur (Ascension Day) |
| May 24, 2026 | Hvítasunnudagur (Pentecost) |
| May 25, 2026 | Annar í hvítasunnu (Whit Monday) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Þjóðhátíðardagurinn (Icelandic National Day) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Frídagur verslunarmanna (Commerce Day) |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Aðfangadagur (Christmas Eve) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Jóladagur (Christmas Day) |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Annar í jólum (St. Stephen's Day) |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Gamlársdagur (New Year's Eve) |
Updated July 2, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Iceland?
Frídagur verslunarmanna, on Monday, August 3, 2026 (in 32 days).
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?
Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.