Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Iceland and enjoy 35 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Maundy Thursday + Good Friday + Easter Monday
Sat 20 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 22 Mar, Tue 23 Mar, Wed 24 Mar.
First Day of Summer
Thu 22 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027
Take leave on Fri 23 Apr.
Ascension Day
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 7 May.
Whit Monday
Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 14 May.
Icelandic Republic Day
Thu 17 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027
Take leave on Fri 18 Jun.
Commerce Day
Thu 29 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027
Take leave on Thu 29 Jul, Fri 30 Jul.
See all long weekends in Iceland or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.