List of National Holidays in Iceland 2026
14
public holidays
11
during weekdays
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Iceland?
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.
Working Days in 2026
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 18 | 144 | 72 |
May | 31 | 18 | 144 | 72 |
June | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
September | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
October | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
November | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
December | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
| Total | 365 | 250 | 2000 | 1000 |
| Average | 20.8 | 166.7 | 83.3 |
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2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Iceland. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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August 2026
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December 2026
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List of National Holidays in Iceland 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Nýársdagur | Thursday |
| April 2, 2026 | Skírdagur | Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Föstudagurinn langi | Friday |
| April 5, 2026 | Páskadagur | Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Annar í páskum | Monday |
| April 23, 2026 | Sumardagurinn fyrsti | Thursday |
| May 1, 2026 | Verkalýðsdagurinn | Friday |
| May 14, 2026 | Uppstigningardagur | Thursday |
| May 24, 2026 | Hvítasunnudagur | Sunday |
| May 25, 2026 | Annar í hvítasunnu | Monday |
| June 17, 2026 | Þjóðhátíðardagurinn | Wednesday |
| August 3, 2026 | Frídagur verslunarmanna | Monday |
| December 25, 2026 | Jóladagur | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Annar í jólum | Saturday |
Nýársdagur
January 1, 2026
Skírdagur
April 2, 2026
Föstudagurinn langi
April 3, 2026
Páskadagur
April 5, 2026
Annar í páskum
April 6, 2026
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
April 23, 2026
Verkalýðsdagurinn
May 1, 2026
Uppstigningardagur
May 14, 2026
Hvítasunnudagur
May 24, 2026
Annar í hvítasunnu
May 25, 2026
Þjóðhátíðardagurinn
June 17, 2026
Frídagur verslunarmanna
August 3, 2026
Jóladagur
December 25, 2026
Annar í jólum
December 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland has 14 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.