Christmas Day is a public holiday in Iceland, observed on December 25, 2026. It is locally known as Jóladagur. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Day
Local NameJóladagur
DateDecember 25, 2026
CountryIS flag Iceland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day in Iceland?
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 in Iceland.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Iceland. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Day called locally?
In Iceland, Christmas Day is known as "Jóladagur".

All Public Holidays in Iceland IS flag

DateHolidayType
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-04-23 First Day of Summer Public
2026-05-01 May Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-06-17 Icelandic National Day Public
2026-08-03 Commerce Day Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-12-31 New Year's Eve Public

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