Iceland Public Holidays in 2019
Iceland has a total of 28 holidays in 2019. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Twelfth Night |
Sunday, January 6, 2019 | Twelfth Night is a observance in Iceland |
| Valentine's Day |
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Ash Wednesday |
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| March Equinox |
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | March Equinox in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 19, 2019 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 22, 2019 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| First Day of Summer |
Thursday, April 25, 2019 | First Day of Summer is a national holiday in Iceland |
| Labour Day |
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 12, 2019 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 30, 2019 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Whit Sunday |
Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, June 10, 2019 | Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday. |
| Icelandic Republic Day |
Monday, June 17, 2019 | Icelandic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| June Solstice |
Friday, June 21, 2019 | June Solstice in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Commerce Day |
Monday, August 5, 2019 | Commerce Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| September Equinox |
Monday, September 23, 2019 | September Equinox in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Halloween |
Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| Fathers' Day |
Sunday, November 10, 2019 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Independence Day is a observance in Iceland |
| December Solstice |
Sunday, December 22, 2019 | December Solstice in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Christmas Eve |
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Second Day of Christmas |
Thursday, December 26, 2019 | Second Day of Christmas is a national holiday in Iceland |
| New Year's Eve |
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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