Updated: November 10th, 2025
Kindly note that we do not assist with table reservations. For reservations, please contact the restaurants directly. Thank you for your understanding!
The list of 2025 Christmas opening hours is currently being updated. We continue adding more information as it becomes available.
Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Iceland. During this period, many banks, shops, and restaurants close so locals can spend time with their families and friends.
If you’re visiting Iceland during the festive season and want to enjoy a memorable holiday meal, don’t worry — several restaurants stay open throughout the holidays. We strongly recommend booking early, as tables fill up quickly closer to the dates.
To help you plan ahead, we’ve reached out to restaurants across Reykjavík and other areas to confirm their opening hours for December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1.
Many restaurants offer a special festive menu, and several can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free preferences. If you have dietary requirements, please mention them when making your reservation.
Scroll down to explore the updated list of restaurants open during the 2025 holiday season.
Haust
Cuisine: Modern Icelandic
Menu: Buffet
Open:
24 December: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-20:00 (seating times)
25 December: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-20:00 (seating times)
26 December: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-20:00 (seating times)
31 December: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-20:00 (seating times)
1 January: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-20:00 (seating times)
Notes: Fixed seating times; advance reservations recommended.
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Höfnin
Cuisine: Icelandic / International
Menu: Regular & set menu options
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: Closed
31 December: 11:30-14:00
1 January: Closed
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Kopar Restaurant
Cuisine: International
Menu: Set menus
Open:
24 December: 18:00 & 21:00 (seating times)
25 December: 18:00 & 21:00 (seating times)
26 December: 18:00 & 21:00 (seating times)
31 December: 18:00 & 21:00 (seating times)
1 January: 18:00 & 21:00 (seating times)
Notes: Fixed seating times; advance reservations required.
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Matarkjallarinn (Food Cellar)
Cuisine: TBA
Menu: Not finalized
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:30-14:30; 17:00-22:30
31 December: 11:30-14:30; 17:00-22:30
1 January: 11:30-14:30; 17:00-22:30
Notes: Christmas & New Year’s menu details to be confirmed.
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Old Iceland
Cuisine: Icelandic
Menu: Regular menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: Closed
31 December: Closed
1 January: 11:30-15:30; 17:30-21:30
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Sjávargrillið
Cuisine: Seafood
Menu: Regular & set menu options
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00-22:00
31 December: 17:00-23:30
1 January: 17:00-22:00
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The Icelandic Bar
Cuisine: TBA
Menu: Standard
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00-23:00
31 December: 11:30-23:00
1 January: 17:00-23:00
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Forsetinn
Cuisine: International
Menu: Only set menu
Open:
24 December: 16:00-22:00
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:00-21:00
31 December: 16:00-22:00
1 January: Closed
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Caruso
Cuisine: Italian
Menu: Regular & set menu options
Open:
24 December: 17:00-22:00
25 December: 17:00-22:00
26 December: 17:00-22:00
31 December: 17:00-22:00
1 January: 17:00-22:00
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Dimon 11
Cuisine: International
Menu: Only set menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00-22:00
31 December: 17:00-22:00
1 January: Closed
Notes: Set menu; booking via Dineout.
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Just Wingin It
Cuisine: Fast food
Menu: Only regular menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:30-21:00
31 December: Closed
1 January: Closed
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Jómfrúin
Cuisine: Scandinavian style
Menu: Special Christmas menu / Regular menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:00-22:00
31 December: 11:00-14:00
1 January: Closed
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Fjallakonan
Cuisine: International
Menu: TBA
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00–23:00
31 December: 11:30–23:00
1 January: 11:30–23:00
Website | Reserve a table
Forréttabarinn
Cuisine: International
Menu: TBA
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 16:00–23:00
31 December: 16:00–23:00
1 January: 16:00–23:00
Website | Reserve a table
Geiri Smart
Cuisine: Scandinavian style
Menu: TBA
Open:
24 December: 16:00–20:00
25 December: 16:00–20:00
26 December: 12:00–23:00
31 December: 16:00–20:00
1 January: 12:00–23:00
Website | Reserve a table
Grillmarkaðurinn (The Grill Market)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Menu: Regular & Set menu options
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:30–22:30
31 December: 17:30–23:30
1 January: 17:30–22:30
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Hjá Jóni Restaurant
Cuisine: Modern Icelandic
Menu: Set menu and regular
Open:
24 December: 17:00–21:00
25 December: 17:00–21:00
26 December: 17:00–21:00
31 December: 17:00–21:00
1 January: 17:00–21:00
Notes: Reservation required for Christmas Eve & Day.
Reserve a table
Jómfrúin
Cuisine: Scandinavian style
Menu: Regular & Christmas menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:00–22:00
31 December: 11:00–14:00
1 January: Closed
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Matarkjallarinn (Food Cellar)
Cuisine: Icelandic / International
Menu: TBA
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00–22:30
31 December: 17:00–22:30
1 January: 17:00–22:30
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Old Iceland Restaurant
Cuisine: Icelandic
Menu: Regular
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00–22:00
31 December: 17:00–22:00
1 January: 17:00–22:00
Website | Reserve a table
Sjávargrillið
Cuisine: Seafood
Menu: Regular & Set menu
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00–22:00
31 December: 17:00–23:30
1 January: 17:00–22:00
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The Icelandic Bar
Cuisine: International
Menu: Standard
Open:
24 December: Closed
25 December: Closed
26 December: 17:00–23:00
31 December: 11:30–23:00
1 January: 17:00–23:00
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Vegan World Peace
Cuisine: Vegan Asian
Menu: Only set menu
Open:
24 December: 11:00–21:00
25 December: Closed
26 December: 11:00–21:00
31 December: 11:00–21:00
1 January: 11:00–21:00
Notes: Fully vegan restaurant.
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