Public Holidays

The following days are public holidays in Iceland. Most shops and businesses are closed on these days, but some remain open.

New Year's Day: 1 January

Maundy Thursday: the Thursday before Easter
(April 5, 2012)

Good Friday: the Friday before Easter
(April 6, 2012)

Easter Sunday
(April 8, 2012)

Easter Monday
(April 9, 2012)

May Day: 1 May

Ascension Day: the Thursday 40 days after Easter
(May 17, 2012)

Whit Sunday: the seventh Sunday after Easter
(May 27, 2012)

Whit Monday: the day after Whit Sunday
(May 28, 2012)

National Day: 17 June

Summer Bank Holiday: the first Monday in August
(August 6, 2012)

Christmas Eve: public holiday from noon

Christmas Day

Boxing Day: the day after Christmas

New Year's Eve: public holiday from noon