Aðfangadagur 2026 in Iceland falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026 — a public holiday in Iceland.
Aðfangadagur is a public holiday in Iceland. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Aðfangadagur is officially observed as a public holiday in Iceland. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Aðfangadagur's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Aðfangadagur observance varies by community and region within Iceland. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Aðfangadagur 2026 in Iceland falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Aðfangadagur is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Aðfangadagur's date in the surrounding years.
The next Aðfangadagur is Friday, 24 December 2027.