Iceland Public Holidays
Public holidays in Iceland combine Christian feasts observed through the Evangelical Lutheran national church with secular days fixed by law and older tradition. The movable Christian holidays follow the Western Easter cycle, while others fall on set dates or specified weekdays.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Commerce Day
3 August 2026 (Monday), in 31 days
Upcoming public holidays
The holidays that matter most in Iceland
First Day of Summer
Sumardagurinn fyrsti falls on the first Thursday after 18 April and marks the start of summer in the old Icelandic calendar.
Icelandic Republic Day
Icelandic Republic Day on 17 June marks the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 and shares the birthday of the independence leader Jon Sigurdsson.
Commerce Day
Commerce Day, Fridagur verslunarmanna, falls on the first Monday of August and began as a holiday for shop and office workers.
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How public holidays work in Iceland
Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Iceland treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Iceland have?
Iceland has 14 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Iceland?
The next holiday is Commerce Day on 3 August 2026 (Monday).
Can I add Iceland holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Iceland's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.