New Year's Eve
Thursday, 31 December 2026in 139 days
Half dayNew Year's Eve, 31 December, sees the year out in style: families share a festive dinner, watch Áramótaskaupið - the satirical TV revue seen by most of the nation - and at midnight the sky erupts with fireworks sold by Iceland's volunteer rescue squads. From noon it is a holiday under collective agreements, and the evening counts as a major holiday.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 December 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | 31 December 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | 31 December 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 31 December 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 31 December 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | 31 December 2031 | Wednesday |
Questions & answers
- When is New Year's Eve 2026?
- New Year's Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
- When is New Year's Eve 2027?
- New Year's Eve 2027 falls on Friday, 31 December 2027.
- Is New Year's Eve a public holiday in Iceland?
- New Year's Eve is a half holiday in Iceland - time off from noon under collective agreements.