Observance · Iceland
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Saturday, 24 October 2026
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About First Day of Winter (Iceland)
First Day of Winter is an observance (marked, but not a day off) in Iceland.
In 2026 it falls on a Saturday; in 2027 it’s on Saturday 23 October, and in 2028 on Saturday 21 October. This time it falls at the weekend; some countries move the day off to a weekday when that happens. Also in October 2026: United Nations Day (24 Oct), World Tripe Day (24 Oct) and National Bologna Day (24 Oct). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.
How we work out the date
It’s the Saturday after 21 October.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, 24 October |
| 2027 | Saturday, 23 October |
| 2028 | Saturday, 21 October |
| 2029 | Saturday, 27 October |
| 2030 | Saturday, 26 October |
| 2031 | Saturday, 25 October |
| 2032 | Saturday, 23 October |
| 2033 | Saturday, 22 October |
| 2034 | Saturday, 21 October |
| 2035 | Saturday, 27 October |
On this day in history
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