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Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are April 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 meaning that most people will be off on Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. As Easter weekend approaches, many of the stores in Reykjavík and around the country will be closed or operating with reduced opening hours. We’ve collected information about the opening hours of essential stores in town below.

Bónus

All Bónus stores are open as usual on April 2 and 3, except the Kjörgarður location, which will be closed on April 3. Everything’s normal on April 4. Almost all locations will be closed on Easter Sunday (April 5), with a few exceptions. See details here.

Krónan

Some Krónan locations will be closed on April 3 and most on Easter Sunday. See more info here.

Hagkaup

Hagkaup stores in Skeifan and Gardabaer will be open 24/7 throughout the Easter holidays. You can find detailed information about the opening hours of other locations is here.

Nettó

The only Nettó store open during Easter Sunday in Reykjavík is Nettó Grandi (10:00-17:00) and Nettó Mjódd (open until 17:00 instead of 24/7). See the opening hours for other days here.

Vínbúðin

Vínbúðin will be closed on April 2, 3, 5, and 6. On Saturday, April 4, most Vínbúðin stores will be open. Find more information about the opening hours here.

Lyfja

Pharmacies in Lágmúla and Smáratorg will be open every day during the Easter weekend from 8:00 to 00:00. See the opening hours for other locations here.

Swimming pools

Opening hours for swimming pools in the capital area and over the country will also change during the Easter weekend. Check out the spreadsheet of opening hours for the country’s swimming pools here.

Reykjavík City Library

Reykjavík City Libraries will be closed between April 2 and April 6. Reykjavik City Library in Úlfarsárdalur will be open without service during the opening hours of Dalslaug swimming pool. See the details here.

Strætó

Most buses in the capital area will operate using a Sunday schedule. Night buses will operate as usual. There are some changes in the countryside routes. See the details here.

For those planning to check out bars over Easter, we can confirm that Röntgen, Kaffibarinn, and Prikið will be open late! For more information on what to do during the Easter holidays, check out our event listings website events.grapevine.is.