While Reykjavík hosts its own programme of New Year’s Eve bonfires, communities elsewhere in Iceland will also gather around fires this evening to mark the end of the year.
An overview compiled by RÚV shows dozens of events planned nationwide, reflecting the strong local character of the tradition.
Iceland Review readers are advised to consult the original RÚV listing (link above) or local municipal announcements for exact locations and start times, as schedules may be subject to change.
Nationwide Fire Traditions 
NYE Bonfire in Iceland. Photo: Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
In the capital region outside Reykjavík, residents of Garðabær can choose between bonfires at Sjávargrund and Álftanes, while Mosfellsbær will hold an earlier gathering in the late afternoon by Leirvogur. Seltjarnarnes will light its bonfire at Valhúsahæð later in the evening.
On the Reykjanes Peninsula, a single bonfire is scheduled at Vatnsleysuströnd, offering a communal alternative to larger fireworks displays.
Further afield, the tradition continues in smaller towns and rural areas.
In West Iceland, Dalabyggð will host its customary seaside bonfire. The Westfjords will see multiple gatherings, including in Bolungarvík, Vesturbyggð, and Ísafjarðarbær, where fires will be lit simultaneously across several villages.
In North Iceland, bonfires are planned in communities ranging from Akureyri to Skagafjörður and Norðurþing, with some events taking place earlier in the day.
Similar patterns are seen in East Iceland, where municipalities such as Fjarðabyggð and Múlaþing will host several local fires, some timed for families with young children.
In South Iceland, bonfires are scheduled across Bláskógabyggð, Árborg, Rangárþing ytra, and coastal villages including Vík í Mýrdal.
Local authorities continue to emphasise safety and encourage residents to follow guidance when attending bonfires, particularly given winter conditions and variable weather.