Iceland Independence Day 2023 – Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland that marks the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. The date marks the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a major figure in Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th-century Icelandic independence movement.
History
- The formation of the republic was founded on a clause in the 1918 Act of Union with Denmark.
- The act allowed for a revision in 1943, as well as the results of the 1944 plebiscite.
Iceland Independence Day 2023 – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 17 | Saturday |
| 2024 | June 17 | Monday |
| 2025 | June 17 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | June 17 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | June 17 | Thursday |
When is Iceland Independence Day celebrated?
Iceland Independence Day is celebrated every year on June 17.
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