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Iceland Public Holidays 2027

There are 14 public holidays in Iceland in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

Public holidays in 2027

The 14 public holidays Iceland marks in 2027.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
25 March 2027ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
26 March 2027FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
28 March 2027SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
29 March 2027MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
22 April 2027ThursdayFirst Day of SummerFirst Day of Summer is a national holiday in Iceland
1 May 2027SaturdayLabour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
6 May 2027ThursdayAscension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
16 May 2027SundayPentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
17 May 2027MondayPentecost 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 2027ThursdayIcelandic Republic DayIcelandic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iceland
2 August 2027MondayCommerce DayCommerce Day is a national holiday in Iceland
25 December 2027SaturdayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2027SundaySecond 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 2027?

There are 14 public holidays in Iceland in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

What are the holiday dates for Iceland in 2027?

Every public holiday for Iceland in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.

Can I add Iceland 2027 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Iceland's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear 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.

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