Bun Day
Monday, 8 February 2027in 178 days
Bun Day (Bolludagur) falls on the Monday 48 days before Easter. Icelanders devour cream-filled choux buns by the hundred thousand, and children wake their parents by paddling them with decorated wands - earning one bun for every strike. Bakeries across the country run at full steam for this single day.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 8 February 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | 28 February 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | 12 February 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 4 March 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | 24 February 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | 9 February 2032 | Monday |
Questions & answers
- When is Bun Day 2027?
- Bun Day 2027 falls on Monday, 8 February 2027.
- When is Bun Day 2028?
- Bun Day 2028 falls on Monday, 28 February 2028.
- Is Bun Day a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, Bun Day is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.