Presidential Decree

Presidential decree on flag days and flag times, 1991 No. 5, 23 January

Article 1

The flag shall be flown on public buildings which are under the supervision of officials or directors specially appointed by the state, on the following days:

1. The birthday of the President of Iceland

2. New Year's Day

3. Good Friday

4. Easter Sunday

5. First Day of Summer (last Thursday in April)

6. May Day

7. Whit Sunday

8. Seamen's Day (first Sunday in June)

9. June 17 (National Day)

10. December 1 (Home Rule Day)

11. Christmas Day
    

On all the above days the flag shall be fully drawn, except Good Friday, when it is flown at half mast.

Article 2

A flag shall not be hoisted before seven o'clock in the morning and normally not be flown for longer than sunset, and never until midnight.

If a flag is flown at an outdoor gathering, official ceremony, funeral or commemorative event, the flag may be flown later than sunset or for the duration of the ceremony, but never longer than until midnight.

Article 4

The Icelandic Coast Guard or Icelandic Maritime Administration shall be consulted on the use of flags on boats and ships.

Article 5

This Presidential decree enters into force immediately.