Public holiday in Iceland
Whit Monday in Iceland
Monday, May 25, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Whit Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland, marking the Monday after Pentecost. In practice it creates a late-spring day off that often follows the Whitsun weekend.
About Whit Monday in Iceland
In Iceland, Whit Monday is observed nationwide as a public holiday and falls on the Monday after Pentecost. Its place in the calendar makes it part of the Whitsun period, so it is often treated as a continuation of the preceding spring weekend rather than as a standalone occasion.
How Whit Monday is celebrated in Iceland
The day is generally observed as a day off across the country. For many people it functions mainly as a quiet spring holiday, with time spent at home, with family, or outdoors if the weather allows.
Interesting facts
Whit Monday is one of several movable Christian holidays that appear in Iceland’s public-holiday calendar. Its date changes each year because it follows Pentecost, which is itself tied to Easter.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.