Iceland
The Republic of Iceland is a Nordic country
consisting of one main island and several smaller ones in the Atlantic Ocean near the Artic Circle.
Independence Day, June 17. Celebrates independence from Denmark with the proclamation of the republic in 1944.
Also celebrates the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson (b.1811).
Seamen's Day, June 6. Dedicated to the sailors and fishermen.
Bank Holiday, first Monday in August (Aug 2, 2004).
Public holidays
New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday,
Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Independence Day, Bank Holiday, Chirstmas Eve, Christmas,
Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve.
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