Pentecost
Hvítasunnudagur
Date
Sun, 24 May 2026
Scope
National
Long Weekends
3 days off
About Pentecost
Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, 50 days after Easter.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.
Pentecost in other years
Pentecost in other countries
🇦🇹AustriaSun, 24 May🏳️AXSun, 24 May🇩🇪GermanySun, 24 May🇩🇰DenmarkSun, 24 May🇪🇪EstoniaSun, 24 May🇫🇮FinlandSun, 24 May🏳️FOSun, 24 May🏳️GLSun, 24 May🇭🇺HungarySun, 24 May🏳️LISun, 24 May🇱🇻LatviaSun, 24 May🇳🇱NetherlandsSun, 24 May🇳🇴NorwaySun, 24 May🇵🇱PolandSun, 24 May🇸🇪SwedenSun, 24 May🇸🇮SloveniaSun, 24 May🏳️SJSun, 24 May🏳️CYSun, 31 May🇬🇷GreeceSun, 31 May🇷🇴RomaniaSun, 31 May🇺🇦UkraineSun, 31 May
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Pentecost in IS?
Sun, 24 May 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
3 days off