Labour Day 2027 and 2028 in Iceland
Labour Day in Iceland is celebrated every 1 May, as it is in much of the rest of the world. This is a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the economy and society, and also a time to highlight where progress still needs to be made towards fair and safe working conditions.
In 2027, Labour Day falls on Saturday 1 May. The holiday will be on Monday 1 May in 2028.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 May | Sat | Labour Day |
| 2028 | 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Iceland celebrates Labour Day with vigour, and in a somewhat unique fashion. There aren’t really celebrations so much as protests, and yet, the protestors often seem more in festive mood than in a disgruntled one.
Labour Day first came to Iceland in 1923, and people were still marching for the 40-hour work week as late as 1932. Reykjavik, the capital city, is the centre or Labour Day activity, though every town seems to organise its own protest event.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2025 | 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |