Iceland Public Holidays 2026
There are 14 public holidays in Iceland in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Commerce Day
3 August 2026 (Monday), in 31 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 14 public holidays Iceland marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 23 April 2026 | Thursday | First Day of SummerFirst Day of Summer is a national holiday in Iceland |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Pentecost MondayWhit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday. |
| 17 June 2026 | Wednesday | Icelandic Republic DayIcelandic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Commerce DayCommerce Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of ChristmasSecond Day of Christmas is a national holiday in Iceland |
Beyond the public holidays above, Iceland also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Iceland holidays hub for every year.
Holidays in other countries
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Iceland in 2026?
There are 14 public holidays in Iceland in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Iceland?
The next holiday in Iceland is Commerce Day on 3 August 2026 (Monday).
Can I add Iceland 2026 holidays to my calendar?
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