Public Holidays in Iceland.
Public Holidays in Iceland.
The following days are public holidays in Iceland. Most shops and businesses are closed on these days, but on many public holidays, some food stores remain open.
New Year’s Day: January 1
Maundy Thursday: the Thursday before Easter
Good Friday: the Friday before Easter
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
May Day: May 1
Ascension Day: the Thursday 40 days after Easter
Whit Sunday: the seventh Sunday after Easter
Whit Monday: the day after Whit Sunday
National Day: 17 June
Summer Bank Holiday: the first Monday in August
Christmas Eve: A public holiday from noon
Christmas Day
Boxing Day: the day after Christmas
New Year’s Eve: A public holiday from noon