Konudagurinn 2025

Icelandic Women's Day

The Old Icelandic calendar only knows two seasons - winter and summer. Winter begins at the end of October and lasts until the end of March. The fifth winter month, the month of Góa, begins in the 18th week of winter.

And just as the first day of the fourth winter month is "Men's Day" (bóndadagur), the first day of the fifth winter month is Women's Day (konudagur).

There are traditions that both bóndagur and konudagur were celebrated in Iceland at least in the mid-19th century. Today, Icelandic women often receive flowers, chocolate or other delicious food for Women's Day. I also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers today!

I feel like spring is slowly approaching. The days are noticeably longer and there is more light again. I'm looking forward to!

In this sense:

Gleðilegan konudag!

Happy Women's Day!

[Translated from here.]