Iceland information
Population: 366,425 Capital: Reykjavík Calling Code: (354) Time Zone: 0 UTC Currency: Icelandic króna Language: Icelandic
List of National
Holidays in Iceland in 2023
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 7th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Iceland: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Iceland: Flag Day
Monday April 10th
Long Weekend!
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
Monday May 1st
Long Weekend!
Workers' Day
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 May 29th
Long Weekend!
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 7th
Long Weekend!
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.
Monday December 25th
Long Weekend!
Christmas Day
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.