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Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2016. Of these, 16 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Iceland celebrates 16 public holidays in 2016. These include 16 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: Nýársdagur (New Year's Day) (on January 1), Skírdagur (Maundy Thursday) (on March 24), Föstudagurinn langi (Good Friday) (on March 25), Páskadagur (Easter Sunday) (on March 27) and Annar í páskum (Easter Monday) (on March 28).
About these dates: the Iceland 2016 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
Holiday weekend
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendMar 24 – Mar 285 days
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 21 – Apr 244 days · Take 2016-04-22 off
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 5 – May 84 days · Take 2016-05-06 off
- Long weekendMay 14 – May 163 days
- Long weekendJun 17 – Jun 193 days
- Long weekendJul 30 – Aug 13 days
- Long weekendDec 24 – Dec 263 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland has 16 public holidays in 2016.
Yes. 16 out of 16 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Iceland in 2016.
No. The next public holiday in Iceland is on .