How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?

Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.

What are the main public holidays in Iceland?

The main public holidays in Iceland include Commerce Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Icelandic National Day.

The next upcoming holiday in Iceland is May Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Yes, this page provides the complete Iceland 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.

Collective leave dates in Iceland for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

16 holidays, festivals & observances

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Commerce Day

Monday, Mon, Aug 3

Public Holiday

Christmas Eve

Thursday, Thu, Dec 24

Public Holiday

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, Thu, Apr 2

Public Holiday

Icelandic National Day

Wednesday, Wed, Jun 17

Public Holiday

Iceland has 16 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.

How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2026?: Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
What are the main public holidays in Iceland?: The main public holidays in Iceland include Commerce Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Icelandic National Day.
When is the next holiday in Iceland?: The next upcoming holiday in Iceland is May Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Is there a complete national calendar for Iceland 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Iceland 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
When are the collective leave days in Iceland for 2026?: Collective leave dates in Iceland for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.