Iceland has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 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 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Icelandic National Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Commerce Day | Public |
| 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 |
Iceland has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026.