Ascension Day
Iceland· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Thu, 6 May 2027
- Local name
- Uppstigningardagur
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Ascension Day, a national public holiday.
Impact on travellers
Some shops shorten hours—check opening times.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Government of Iceland public-holiday guidance; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve correctly noted as starting at 13:00.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.