Christmas Eve
Thursday, 24 December 2026in 132 days
Half dayChristmas Eve, 24 December, is the heart of the Icelandic Christmas: at six o'clock church bells ring in the holiday, families sit down to the festive meal, and presents are opened that same evening. From noon it is a holiday under collective agreements, and the evening counts as a major holiday.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 December 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | 24 December 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | 24 December 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 24 December 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 24 December 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | 24 December 2031 | Wednesday |
Questions & answers
- When is Christmas Eve 2026?
- Christmas Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
- When is Christmas Eve 2027?
- Christmas Eve 2027 falls on Friday, 24 December 2027.
- Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Iceland?
- Christmas Eve is a half holiday in Iceland - time off from noon under collective agreements.