Food festivals in Reykjavik

Fishermen's Day

Fishermen's Day, Sjomannadagurinn, is on the first Sunday in June, with a parade from Harpa, sea rescue demonstrations, boats to board and seafood tastings.

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Food tours in Reykjavik: Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings · ★ 4.9 (2,117)

Dates and details checked May 28, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Know before you go

  • In 2025 the day opened with a parade at 12:30 from Harpa to the Grandagarður festival area
  • 2026 (Sun 7 Jun): visitors could board the fresh-fish trawler Viðey at the dock; sea rescue demonstrations and concerts
  • Began on 6 June 1938 and became an official fishermen's holiday in 1987

Where to eat nearby

Reykjavik guide

Places from our Reykjavik guide, nearest to the festival first.

Kopar under 100 m · Seafood · 101 Grandi★ 4.3 Hofnin under 100 m · Icelandic · 101 Grandi★ 4.1 Cafe Haiti under 100 m · Café · 101 Grandi★ 4.3 Saegreifinn under 100 m · Street food · 101 Grandi★ 4.4 Deig 100 m · Bakery · 101★ 4.1 Tail Cocktail Bar 100 m · Cocktail bar · 101★ 4.0

Eat your way around Reykjavik while you are in town

Fishermen's Day runs 6 Jun 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Reykjavik to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Stay for the festival

Hotels in Reykjavik around 6 June 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Before you go: airport transfer to Reykjavik (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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