St. Thorlak's Day
Wednesday, 23 December 2026in 131 days
St. Thorlak's Day (Þorláksmessa), 23 December, honours St Þorlákur Þórhallsson, patron saint of Iceland. Tradition calls for fermented skate at lunch - the pungent smell alone is part of Christmas for many - and in the evening town centres fill with last-minute Christmas shoppers.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 December 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | 23 December 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | 23 December 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | 23 December 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | 23 December 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | 23 December 2031 | Tuesday |
Questions & answers
- When is St. Thorlak's Day 2026?
- St. Thorlak's Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
- When is St. Thorlak's Day 2027?
- St. Thorlak's Day 2027 falls on Thursday, 23 December 2027.
- Is St. Thorlak's Day a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, St. Thorlak's Day is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.