Icelandic National Day

June 17, Monday

Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland's centuries old ties with Denmark. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a major figure of Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement.

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Icelandic National Day in other years

2021 June 17, Thursday
2022 June 17, Friday
2023 June 17, Saturday
2025 June 17, Tuesday