Sjómannadagurinn Akureyri

Date: 7 June 2026

Location: Akureyri, Iceland

Organizer: Akureyrarbær

Akureyri's edition of Iceland's national Seamen's Day, held the first Sunday of June. Programme typically includes a flag-raising, festive church service, memorial sailing for lost fishermen with a wreath laying, group sailing trips and family activities at the harbour.

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