Iceland Public Holidays 2027: Dates and Law

This guide covers which days are public holidays in Iceland under the law and where the movable ones fall.

Public holidays under Icelandic law

Under Iceland's Forty-Hour Working Week Act, the public holidays are the national church's holy days and these days:

Under the Act on Peace for Religious Observance, the national church's holy days include:

The University of Iceland almanac gives Easter Sunday in 2027 as 28 March.

The University of Iceland almanac gives the First Day of Summer in 2027 as 22 April.

The University of Iceland almanac gives Ascension Day in 2027 as 6 May.

The University of Iceland almanac gives Whit Sunday in 2027 as 16 May.

The dates of the other movable holidays follow from the almanac's Easter Sunday and the law's list:

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Frequently asked questions

When is Good Friday in 2027?

Good Friday in 2027 falls on 26 March.

When is Bóndadagur in 2027?

The University of Iceland almanac gives Bóndadagur, the first day of the month of Þorri, as 22 January in 2027.

When is the First Day of Winter in 2027?

The University of Iceland almanac gives the First Day of Winter in 2027 as 23 October.

Are Sundays public holidays?

Sundays are also among the national church's holy days under the Act on Peace for Religious Observance.

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