16 official public holidays in 2027, 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.
Nýársdagur
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
Skírdagur
Thursday, March 25
From Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, March 28 · 1 day of leave
Föstudagurinn langi
Friday, March 26
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28
Annar í páskum
Monday, March 29
From Saturday, March 27 to Monday, March 29
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
Thursday, April 22
From Thursday, April 22 to Sunday, April 25 · 1 day of leave
Uppstigningardagur
Thursday, May 6
From Thursday, May 6 to Sunday, May 9 · 1 day of leave
Annar í hvítasunnu
Monday, May 17
From Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17
Þjóðhátíðardagurinn
Thursday, June 17
From Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20 · 1 day of leave
Frídagur verslunarmanna
Monday, August 2
From Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2
Aðfangadagur
Friday, December 24
From Friday, December 24 to Sunday, December 26
Gamlársdagur
Friday, December 31
From Friday, December 31 to Sunday, January 2
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.