May Day is a public holiday in Iceland, observed on May 1, 2026. It is locally known as Verkalýðsdagurinn. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | May Day |
| Local Name | Verkalýðsdagurinn |
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Iceland |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Iceland
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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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