How many days until Easter Sunday in Iceland?
Easter Sunday (Páskadagur) is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday.
Easter Sunday dates in Iceland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Nationwide |
| Sunday, 28 March 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Easter Sunday
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Caribbean Netherlands, Congo, Croatia, Curaçao, Denmark, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Georgia, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania and 13 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter Sunday in Iceland?
Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, 5 April 2026 and Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Is Easter Sunday a nationwide public holiday in Iceland?
Yes, Easter Sunday is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Easter Sunday fall on a weekend?
In 2026 it falls on a Sunday and 2027 it falls on a Sunday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Iceland comes after Easter Sunday?
The next one is Easter Monday on Monday, 29 March 2027.
How many days until Easter Sunday?
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 Monday
- First Day of Summer
- May Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
- Icelandic National Day
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