Public holiday in Iceland
Whit Sunday in Iceland
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Whit Sunday is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland and part of the Christian Pentecost period. It falls on a Sunday and is followed by Whit Monday, which is also observed as a public holiday.
About Whit Sunday in Iceland
In Iceland, Whit Sunday marks one of the late-spring religious holidays in the calendar and is observed nationwide. Its practical significance comes partly from its placement in the extended Pentecost holiday period, with Whit Monday also taken as a public holiday. Because it falls on a Sunday, the day itself usually blends with the normal weekly day of rest, but it still remains an official holiday in the country.
How Whit Sunday is celebrated in Iceland
As a Sunday holiday, Whit Sunday in Iceland is generally quiet. People who observe the day may attend church services, and many use the time for family, rest or travel during the long weekend created by the Monday holiday that follows.
Interesting facts
Whit Sunday is one of several Christian feast days that remain public holidays in Iceland’s national calendar. The holiday is always a Sunday, so it does not create a separate weekday off by itself.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.