May
1
2026
Friday
May Day
Verkalýðsdagurinn
Iceland
Public holiday
34 days ago
Quick Facts
Date
Friday, May 1, 2026
Country
Iceland (IS)
Type
Public
Local Name
Verkalýðsdagurinn
Year
2026
Date Status
Official
Lokun á May Day
Ríkisstofnanir
Lokað
Bankar
Lokað
Skólar og háskólar
Lokað
Fyrirtæki
Getur verið breytilegt
Neyðarþjónustur
Opið
Samgöngur
Getur verið breytilegt
May Day — Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Wednesday | Past |
| 2025 | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Past |
| 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Friday | This year |
| 2027 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Future |
| 2028 | Monday, May 1, 2028 | Monday | Future |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is May Day a public holiday in Iceland?
Yes — official Public holiday.
Are offices and banks closed?
Yes. Government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
When is May Day in 2026?
Friday, May 1, 2026.
What is the local name of May Day in Iceland?
The local name is Verkalýðsdagurinn.
Related Holidays
Source: Public holiday calendar data.