Iceland Holidays
National and bank holidays for 2026
January
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year
April
The Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
The day after Easter Sunday
Traditional Icelandic holiday marking the first day of summer according to the Old Norse calendar
May
International Workers' Day celebrating the labor movement
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, 40 days after Easter
Pentecost, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles
The day after Whit Sunday
June
Celebrates the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 and the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson
August
Bank holiday on the first Monday of August, traditionally a day for outdoor festivals
December
The evening before Christmas Day, when Icelanders traditionally celebrate Christmas
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
The day after Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day
The last day of the Gregorian calendar year
API Access
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All available years for Iceland
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/national-holidays/api/IS/2029.json
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/national-holidays/api/IS/2030.json
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