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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iceland
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Akureyri, Iceland
Laufásvegur 31 101 Reykjavík Iceland
Phone: +354 550 5100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Icelandic and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 3 weeks |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Simchat Torah | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 months |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Iceland?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Iceland including and Akureyri.
2 - Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Iceland (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Iceland?
The British representative offices in Iceland will be closed in observance of the following Icelandic and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (GB) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (4 days, 15 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iceland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
08:55AMFriday, August 21, 2026
London, United Kingdom
09:55AMFriday, August 21, 2026