IcelandvsNorway
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
11
Days you're both off
5
Only Iceland
1
Only Norway
What the numbers say
In 2026, Iceland has 16 nationwide public holidays and Norway has 12, so Iceland gets 4 more days off. They line up on 11 dates, including Nýársdagur, Skírdagur, Föstudagurinn langi and Páskadagur.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Iceland has 13 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Norway (4 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); Norway offers 5 and 3. Iceland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Iceland and May in Norway.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Iceland
Norway is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Norway
Iceland is working these days.