Iceland Public Holidays in 2024
Iceland has a total of 28 holidays in 2024. 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 |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Twelfth Night |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 | Twelfth Night is a observance in Iceland |
| Ash Wednesday |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| Valentine's Day |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | March Equinox in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 29, 2024 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| First Day of Summer |
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | First Day of Summer is a national holiday in Iceland |
| Labour Day |
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Whit Sunday |
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, May 20, 2024 | 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, 2024 | Icelandic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| June Solstice |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | June Solstice in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Commerce Day |
Monday, August 5, 2024 | Commerce Day is a national holiday in Iceland |
| September Equinox |
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | September Equinox in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Halloween |
Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| Fathers' Day |
Sunday, November 10, 2024 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Independence Day is a observance in Iceland |
| December Solstice |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | December Solstice in Iceland (Reykjavik) |
| Christmas Eve (from noon) |
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | 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, 2024 | Second Day of Christmas is a national holiday in Iceland |
| New Year's Eve (from noon) |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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