🇮🇸 Long Weekends in Iceland 2024
18
Opportunities
14
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
42
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2024, Iceland has 5 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Maundy Thursday
5 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 10 days off
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Sunday
3 days off — no PTO needed
National Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Commerce Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 4 PTO → Get 11 days off
First Day of Summer
Take 3 PTO → Get 7 days off
First Day of Summer
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Sunday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Commerce Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 17 days off with no PTO needed!
17 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Christmas Day (Dec 25–29) and get 5 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 23–Apr 01) and enjoy 10 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 28–Apr 07) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 11 days off