How many days until Christmas Eve in Iceland?
Christmas Eve (Aðfangadagur) is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday.
Christmas Eve dates in Iceland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 24 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Eve
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Slovakia, South Sudan, Sweden, Venezuela, Åland Islands.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve in Iceland?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026 and Friday, 24 December 2027.
Is Christmas Eve a nationwide public holiday in Iceland?
Yes, Christmas Eve is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Eve fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Eve falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Iceland comes after Christmas Eve?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Iceland holidays
- New Year's Day
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- First Day of Summer
- May Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
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