Iceland Holidays

National and bank holidays in 2027 for automated task deadline calculation in Tallyfy

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day (Nyarsdagur) national

The first day of the Gregorian calendar year

Fri, Jan 1

March

Maundy Thursday (Skirdagur) national

The Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper

Thu, Mar 25

Good Friday (Fostudagurinn langi) national

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Fri, Mar 26

Easter Sunday (Paskadagur) national

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sun, Mar 28

Easter Monday (Annar i paskom) national

The day after Easter Sunday

Mon, Mar 29

April

First Day of Summer (Sumardagurinn fyrsti) national

Traditional Icelandic holiday marking the first day of summer according to the Old Norse calendar

Thu, Apr 22

May

Labour Day (Verkalydsdagurinn) national

International Workers' Day celebrating the labor movement

Sat, May 1

Ascension Day (Uppstigningardagur) national

Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, 40 days after Easter

Thu, May 6

Whit Sunday (Hvitasunnudagur) national

Pentecost, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles

Sun, May 16

Whit Monday (Annar i hvitasunnu) national

The day after Whit Sunday

Mon, May 17

June

Independence Day (Thjodhatidardagurinn) national

Celebrates the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 and the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson

Thu, Jun 17

August

Commerce Day (Frislandadagur verslunarmanna) bank

Bank holiday on the first Monday of August, traditionally a day for outdoor festivals

Mon, Aug 2

December

Christmas Eve (Adfangadagur) national

The evening before Christmas Day, when Icelanders traditionally celebrate Christmas

Fri, Dec 24

Christmas Day (Joladagur) national

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Sat, Dec 25

Second Day of Christmas (Annar i jolum) national

The day after Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day

Sun, Dec 26

New Year's Eve (Gamlarskvold) national

The last day of the Gregorian calendar year

Fri, Dec 31

API Access

/national-holidays/api/IS/index.json View JSON

All available years for Iceland

/national-holidays/api/IS/2026.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/IS/2027.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/IS/2028.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/IS/2029.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/IS/2030.json View JSON

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

ISL

Official Name

Republic of Iceland

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This data is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, holiday dates and observance rules can change. Please verify critical dates with official government sources. Tallyfy accepts no liability for any errors or decisions made based on this data.