Iceland Public Holidays 2026
January
February
March
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Pentecost Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Pentecost Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
June
December
Independence Day
Independence Day is a observance in Iceland
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Second Day of Christmas
Second Day of Christmas is a national holiday in Iceland