16 official public holidays in 2025, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Skírdagur
Thursday, April 17
From Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20 · 1 day of leave
Föstudagurinn langi
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Annar í páskum
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
Thursday, April 24
From Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27 · 1 day of leave
Verkalýðsdagurinn
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Uppstigningardagur
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
Annar í hvítasunnu
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
Þjóðhátíðardagurinn
Tuesday, June 17
From Saturday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 17 · 1 day of leave
Frídagur verslunarmanna
Monday, August 4
From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
Jóladagur
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Annar í jólum
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.