Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Iceland
Iceland has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Maundy Thursday for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 6d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Wed 1 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Icelandic National Day
Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day
Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
Take Wednesday off
2027
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 6d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Wed 24 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
First Day of Summer
Thu 22 Apr – Sun 25 Apr
Take Friday off
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More for Iceland
Public holidays
Public holidays in Iceland 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Iceland 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Iceland 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Iceland 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Iceland have in 2026?
Iceland has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Iceland have in 2027?
Iceland has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Iceland?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday (Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.