First Day of Summer has already passed this year.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 17
- Day of year
- 113
- Local time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Currency
- ISK
Long-weekend planner
First Day of Summer falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Iceland, First Day of Summer is on April 23, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, First Day of Summer falls on a Thursday.
Yes. First Day of Summer is a public holiday observed nationwide in Iceland.
First Day of Summer was on April 23, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next First Day of Summer in Iceland is on April 22, 2027.
Other public holidays in Iceland 2026
- New Year's Day (Nýársdagur)Jan 1
- Maundy Thursday (Skírdagur)Apr 2
- Good Friday (Föstudagurinn langi)Apr 3
- Easter Sunday (Páskadagur)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (Annar í páskum)Apr 6
- May Day (Verkalýðsdagurinn)May 1
- Ascension Day (Uppstigningardagur)May 14
- Pentecost (Hvítasunnudagur)May 24
- Whit Monday (Annar í hvítasunnu)May 25
- Icelandic National Day (Þjóðhátíðardagurinn)Jun 17
- Commerce Day (Frídagur verslunarmanna)Aug 3
- Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur)Dec 24
- Christmas Day (Jóladagur)Dec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Annar í jólum)Dec 26
- New Year's Eve (Gamlársdagur)Dec 31
About these dates
The First Day of Summer date for Iceland 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.