Leave planner › Iceland
How to maximise annual leave in Iceland in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 41 days off in Iceland in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Iceland, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 3 | Mon 22 – Wed 24 Mar | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 19 – Wed 21 Apr, Fri 23 Apr | First Day of Summer |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May | Labour Day, Ascension Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 14 – Wed 16 Jun, Fri 18 Jun | Icelandic National Day |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 3 – Fri 6 Aug | Commerce Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 10 for 4 | Mon 27 – Thu 30 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Iceland, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 6 | Wed 24 Mar | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | 4 | Fri 23 Apr | First Day of Summer |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May | Ascension Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 17 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | 4 | Fri 18 Jun | Icelandic National Day |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul | Commerce Day |
| 23 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 4 | Thu 23 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 30 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 4 | Thu 30 Dec | New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 20 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Wed 24 Mar
- 24 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028: 10 days off, book Mon 27 – Thu 30 Dec
See also: Iceland business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Iceland holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Iceland in 2027?
Up to 41 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Iceland in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off for 3 leave days, around Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
How many long weekends can I make in Iceland in 2027?
10 long weekends cost just one leave day each.