Holidays and Observances in Iceland for 2025
What are the main holidays in Iceland? As with most countries, national holidays in Iceland generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Iceland. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.
2025 ICELAND HOLIDAYS
Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
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JANUARY |
Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Years Day | National |
APRIL |
Apr 17 | Thursday | Holy Thursday | National |
Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | National |
Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
Apr 24 | Thursday | First Day of Summer | National |
MAY |
May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | National |
May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | National |
JUNE |
Jun 8 | Sunday | Whit Sunday | National |
Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | National |
Jun 17 | Tuesday | Icelandic Republic Day | National |
AUGUST |
Aug 4 | Monday | Commerce Day | National |
DECEMBER |
Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve (after noon) | National |
Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Dec 26 | Friday | Second Day of Christmas | National |
Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Years Eve (after noon) | National |
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