Public holidays in Iceland, 2027
16 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Iceland drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 25 March | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 28 March | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 22 April | First Day of Summer | Thursday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 6 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 16 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 17 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 17 June | Icelandic National Day | Thursday |
| 2 August | Commerce Day | Monday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Iceland have in 2027?
16 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Iceland?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.