IcelandvsIreland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
11
Only Iceland
5
Only Ireland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Iceland has 16 nationwide public holidays and Ireland has 10, so Iceland gets 6 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Nýársdagur, Annar í páskum, Frídagur verslunarmanna and Jóladagur.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Iceland has 13 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Ireland (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Iceland offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ireland offers 7 and 2. Iceland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Iceland and December in Ireland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Iceland
Ireland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ireland
Iceland is working these days.