Iceland Public Holidays 2026
Iceland observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Bóndadagur | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Bolludagur | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Sprengidagur | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Woman's Day | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | First Day of Summer | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | The Seamen's Day | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Icelandic National Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Commerce Day | Public |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | First Day of Winter | Observance |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Icelandic Language Day | Observance |
| Dec 23 | Wednesday | St Þorlákur's Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Iceland
Public holidays in Iceland are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?
- Iceland has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Iceland?
- The next public holiday in Iceland is Commerce Day on August 3, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Iceland?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Iceland close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.