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What's open on Ascension Day 2027 in Iceland?

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06. Ascension Day closes banks and offices; supermarkets and shops generally open with reduced hours.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies 24/7 Petrol & EV

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May 6

Next occurrence

6 May 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

Open

Reduced

Closed

All Categories 6 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ascension Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

6 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Bónus Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bonus.is
Krónan Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 kronan.is
Lyfja Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lyfja.is
N1 Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 n1.is
Iceland Post Estimate	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 posturinn.is
Landsbankinn Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 landsbankinn.is

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ascension Day in Iceland?

Ascension Day closes banks and offices; supermarkets and shops generally open with reduced hours. Confirmed open chains include: Bónus, Krónan, Lyfja, N1. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ascension Day 2027?

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ascension Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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