First Day of Winter
Saturday, 24 October 2026in 71 days
The First Day of Winter (Fyrsti vetrardagur) is the Saturday between 21 and 27 October, the start of Gormánuður, the first winter month of the Old Icelandic calendar. The old reckoning divided the year simply into summer and winter - and winter begins here.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 October 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | 23 October 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | 21 October 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | 27 October 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | 26 October 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | 25 October 2031 | Saturday |
Questions & answers
- When is First Day of Winter 2026?
- First Day of Winter 2026 falls on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
- When is First Day of Winter 2027?
- First Day of Winter 2027 falls on Saturday, 23 October 2027.
- Is First Day of Winter a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, First Day of Winter is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.