Do not let the name fool you; Iceland is a great place to visit anytime of year, you just have to come prepared. If you are equipped for short, dark days and icy weather Iceland’s amazing scenery will never let you down.
Despite its name and latitude, warm Gulf streams keep southern Iceland warmer then many central European countries. Summers are enjoyable with average July temperatures around 12°C (53°F). Winters, however, are considerably mild the higher altitudes and northern coastline face early-year Arctic winds so are obviously colder. The snow turns to rain around spring but is never too heavy.
HOLIDAYS
January - New Year's Day
March - Good Friday
March - Easter Monday
April - Children's Day
May - Labour Day (not banks)
May - Ascension
May - Pentecost
May - Pentecost Monday
June - National Day (Proclamation of the Republic)
November - All Saint's Day
December - Christmas Eve (not banks)
December - Christmas Day
December - Boxing Day (not banks)
December - New Year's Eve (1/2 day from noon, not banks)
Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved
Weekend - Saturday, Sunday
