NorwayvsIceland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
11
Days you're both off
1
Only Norway
5
Only Iceland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Norway has 12 nationwide public holidays and Iceland has 16, so Iceland gets 4 more days off. They line up on 11 dates, including Første nyttårsdag, Skjærtorsdag, Langfredag and Første påskedag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Norway has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Iceland (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Norway offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Iceland offers 6 and 6. Iceland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Norway and April in Iceland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Norway
Iceland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Iceland
Norway is working these days.