Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Iceland 2026
Iceland has 5 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Thu, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 6
5 days offMaundy Thursday · Good Friday · Easter Sunday · Easter Monday
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3 days offLabor Day
Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
3 days offPentecost · Pentecost Monday
Sat, Aug 1 – Mon, Aug 3
3 days offCommerce Day
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3 days offChristmas Day · Second Day of Christmas
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Iceland in 2026?
5: Thu, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 6 (Maundy Thursday · Good Friday · Easter Sunday · Easter Monday); Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 (Labor Day); Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 (Pentecost · Pentecost Monday); Sat, Aug 1 – Mon, Aug 3 (Commerce Day); Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 (Christmas Day · Second Day of Christmas).
Which is the longest long weekend in Iceland in 2026?
Thu, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 6: 5 days off (Maundy Thursday · Good Friday · Easter Sunday · Easter Monday).