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Maundy Thursday
25–29 Mar 2027
5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 7 days
Iceland · 2027
Iceland public holidays 2027
Official public holidays in Iceland for 2027, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 28 Mar 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 22 Apr 2027 | Thursday | First Day of Summer | |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | May Day | |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day | |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Pentecost | |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday | |
| 17 Jun 2027 | Thursday | Icelandic National Day | |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Monday | Commerce Day | |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | |
| 31 Dec 2027 | Friday | New Year's Eve |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2027
5days off
First Day of Summer
22 Apr 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Ascension Day
6 May 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Pentecost
15–17 May 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Icelandic National Day
17 Jun 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Commerce Day
31 Jul – 2 Aug 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Christmas Eve
24–26 Dec 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Iceland have holidays on weekends in 2027?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2027?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.