First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, 29 November 2026in 107 days
The First Sunday of Advent, four Sundays before Christmas, opens the Icelandic Christmas season. The first candle of the Advent wreath is lit, and towns switch on their Christmas lights - many communities light their public Christmas tree this weekend.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | 28 November 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | 3 December 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 2 December 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | 1 December 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | 30 November 2031 | Sunday |
Questions & answers
- When is First Sunday of Advent 2026?
- First Sunday of Advent 2026 falls on Sunday, 29 November 2026.
- When is First Sunday of Advent 2027?
- First Sunday of Advent 2027 falls on Sunday, 28 November 2027.
- Is First Sunday of Advent a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, First Sunday of Advent is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.