Tomorrow, Thursday 21 April, is the First Day of Summer, a unique Icelandic public holiday that takes place on the first Thursday after April 18th.
However, the climate in Iceland in April is usually nothing like summer. Snow showers, strong gales and temperature below 0 Celsius (32 F) can be expected at this time of year.
Read more: Loft Hostel celebrates summer's arrival all weekend
The tradition of the First Day of Summer is based on the Old Norse calendar that divided the year into only two seasons, winter and summer. Icelanders continue to celebrate the ‘first day of summer’ with family festivities and parades.
Tomorrow, Thursday 21 April, is the First Day of Summer, a unique Icelandic public holiday that takes place on the first Thursday after April 18th.
However, the climate in Iceland in April is usually nothing like summer. Snow showers, strong gales and temperature below 0 Celsius (32 F) can be expected at this time of year.
Read more: Loft Hostel celebrates summer's arrival all weekend
The tradition of the First Day of Summer is based on the Old Norse calendar that divided the year into only two seasons, winter and summer. Icelanders continue to celebrate the ‘first day of summer’ with family festivities and parades.
