2025 Holidays - Iceland
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday | April 17, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | April 20, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| First Day of Summer | Thursday | April 24, 2025 | National | All |
| Workers' Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Ascension Day | Thursday | May 29, 2025 | National | All |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday | June 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Whit Monday | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Tuesday | June 17, 2025 | National | All |
| Commerce Day | Monday | Aug. 4, 2025 | Other | All |
| Christmas Eve (Half Day) | Wednesday | Dec. 24, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Second Day of Christmas | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
| New Year's Eve (Half Day) | Wednesday | Dec. 31, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Iceland workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Iceland Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Iceland are established by national law and are published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays are observed on the specific calendar dates indicated in the official schedule.
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another day unless specifically provided by an employer or a collective agreement.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no statutory mechanism to shift a Saturday holiday to another weekday.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Iceland does not have a statutory system for automatically adding extra “bridge” days to extend a holiday into a long weekend.
- Any additional leave beyond the official holiday dates is determined by employer policies or through collective agreements.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official public holiday calendar published by the Government of Iceland.
- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off in accordance with Icelandic labor law.
- For the most current and accurate information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government announcements or legislative updates.