helgedagur
Helgedagur is a day of abstinence from work and secular pleasures that is traditionally observed in Iceland on the first Sunday of every month from December to April, but only on the second Sunday in April. The name "helgedagur" roughly translates to "holy day" or "sabbatical day" in Icelandic.
During helgedagur, Icelanders are encouraged to take the day off from work and relax at home. While
Historically, helgedagur was a day of the Norse calendar, when Icelanders refrained from working and indulged
In Iceland, you can often spot the phrase "Hljóðlegur dag ryð" or "Quiet day ahead" on social