How many days until New Year's Eve in Iceland?
New Year's Eve (Gamlársdagur) is a nationwide public holiday in Iceland. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday.
New Year's Eve dates in Iceland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 31 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 31 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Eve
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Armenia, Curaçao, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Guatemala, Latvia, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, San Marino, Sweden, Venezuela.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Eve in Iceland?
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026 and Friday, 31 December 2027.
Is New Year's Eve a nationwide public holiday in Iceland?
Yes, New Year's Eve is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Eve fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Eve falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Iceland comes after New Year's Eve?
The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's 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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