Seamen's Day
Sunday, 6 June 2027in 296 days
Flag daySeamen's Day (Sjómannadagurinn) is the first Sunday of June - moved a week later if Whit Sunday falls on it - and has been celebrated since 1938 to honour Iceland's sailors and remember those lost at sea. Harbour towns across the country hold festivities with rowing races, pillow fights over the water and dockside fairs. It is an official flag day.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 June 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | 11 June 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 3 June 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | 2 June 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | 8 June 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | 6 June 2032 | Sunday |
Questions & answers
- When is Seamen's Day 2027?
- Seamen's Day 2027 falls on Sunday, 6 June 2027.
- When is Seamen's Day 2028?
- Seamen's Day 2028 falls on Sunday, 11 June 2028.
- Is Seamen's Day a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, Seamen's Day is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an official flag day and observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.
- Is Seamen's Day a flag day?
- Yes, Seamen's Day is an official flag day in Iceland.