Long Weekends in 2026 · Iceland
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Fathers' Day
Sat 7 Nov – Mon 9 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Fathers' Day to enjoy a 3-day break (7 Nov – 9 Nov).
Independence Day
Sat 28 Nov – Tue 1 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Independence Day to enjoy a 4-day break (28 Nov – 1 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
Christmas Eve (from noon) + Christmas Day + Second Day of Christmas
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve (from noon), Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve (from noon)
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve (from noon) to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | March Equinox |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Labour Day |
| August | 1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon) | 3 | Commerce Day |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon)
August
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
