Sovereignty Day
Tuesday, 1 December 2026in 109 days
Flag daySovereignty Day, 1 December, commemorates the day in 1918 when Iceland became a sovereign state under the Act of Union with Denmark. It is an official flag day and was long the principal day of celebration for university students.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 December 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | 1 December 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | 1 December 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | 1 December 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | 1 December 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | 1 December 2031 | Monday |
Questions & answers
- When is Sovereignty Day 2026?
- Sovereignty Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
- When is Sovereignty Day 2027?
- Sovereignty Day 2027 falls on Wednesday, 1 December 2027.
- Is Sovereignty Day a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, Sovereignty Day is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an official flag day and observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.
- Is Sovereignty Day a flag day?
- Yes, Sovereignty Day is an official flag day in Iceland.