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Iceland: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Iceland: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 19th
Good Friday
Iceland: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Iceland: Flag Day
Monday April 22nd
Easter Monday
Iceland: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Iceland: Known in Icelandic as 'Sumardagurinn fyrsti', this holiday is an Icelandic flag day and marks the arrival of the first day of summer
Iceland: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Iceland: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Iceland: Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter
Monday June 10th
Whit Monday
Iceland: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Iceland: Also called Icelandic National Day, June 17th marks Iceland's move to complete independence from Denmark
Monday August 5th
Commerce Day
Iceland: This holiday was first observed Thursday September 13th 1894. The date is known as it was agreed on at a meeting of unions and managers from the larger shops in Reykjavík
Iceland: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Iceland: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Iceland: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
Iceland: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Notes
Holidays are observed on their calendar date. If the date of a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the holiday will generally not be moved to a weekday.
