Top events in Iceland

June
17

The national day celebration involves a ceremony at Austurvöllur Square, a parade from Austurvöllur to Suðurgata Cemetery, where the...

August
01

On this day, museums and theatres and other cultural institutions kick-start their annual programmes. Enjoy a variety of activities, including...

August
08

Pride is an important event for the LGBTQ+ community in Iceland and people of all genders, sexualities, races and faiths are invited to join in...

Iceland Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

2023

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2023
April
06
Maundy Thursday
Start date:
6 April 2023
April
07
Good Friday
Start date:
7 April 2023
April
10
Easter Monday
Start date:
10 April 2023
April
20
First Day of Summer
Start date:
20 April 2023
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2023
May
18
Ascension Day
Start date:
18 May 2023
May
29
Whit Monday
Start date:
29 May 2023
June
17
National Day
Start date:
17 June 2023
August
07
Commerce Day
Start date:
7 August 2023
December
24
Christmas Eve
Start date:
24 December 2023
December
25
Christmas Day
Start date:
25 December 2023
December
26
Boxing Day
Start date:
26 December 2023
December
31
New Year's Eve
Start date:
31 December 2023
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