District Commissioners
Absentee voting before election day
More information on election procedures and opening hours will be found below.
Please note that information may change without notice.
Identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, is required.
More information about absentee voting before election day.
Absentee voting before election day
Early voting for the national referendum to be held on August 29 2026 will take place at the office of the District Commissioner of the Capital Area located at Hlíðasmári 1, Kópavogur
Ground floor (entrance below the building).
Bus routes 21 and 24 stop at Hlíðasmári 1.
Opening Hours
August 13 - August 23, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Open on Saturdays and Sundays.
August 24 - August 28, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Election Day, Saturday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open for voters who are unable to attend their polling station on election day.
From August 17, early voting will also be available at Kringlan shopping centre. Early voting will take place on the ground floor of Kringlan, opposite the Hrím store and next to the Kúnígúnd store.
Kringlan – opening hours:
Weekdays, 17–28 August, from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday, 22 August, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 23 August, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Election Day, 29 August: closed
Voters must bring a valid form of identification.
Schedule for Early Voting at Healthcare and Residential Care Facilities, Facilities for Persons with Disabilities, and Prisons for the National Referendum on 29 August 2026
Hólmsheiði Prison
Tuesday, 11 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMSkjól, Kleppsvegur, Reykjavík
Tuesday, 11 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMÍsafold Nursing Home, Garðabær
Wednesday, 12 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMHrafnista Boðaþing, Kópavogur
Wednesday, 12 August, 3:30 - 5:00 PMHeilsuvernd Dvöl, Urðarhvarf
Thursday, 13 August, 2:00 - 4:00 PMKleppur Hospital, Reykjavík
Thursday, 13 August, 3:00 - 4:00 PMEir at Hlíðarhús, Grafarvogur, Reykjavík
Friday, 14 August, 1:00 - 4:00 PMSóltún Nursing Home, Reykjavík
Friday, 14 August, 1:00 - 4:00 PMHeilsuvernd Vífilsstaðir, Garðabær
Friday, 14 August, 2:30 - 3:30 PMHlaðgerðarkot, Mosfellsbær
Saturday, 15 August, 1:00 - 2:00 PMReykjalundur, Mosfellsbær
Saturday, 15 August, 3:00 - 4:00 PMHrafnista Laugarás, Reykjavík
Saturday, 15 August, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMHrafnista Hafnarfjörður
Saturday, 15 August, 1:00 - 4:00 PMHamrar, Langitangi 2a, Mosfellsbær
Monday, 17 August, 2:00 - 4:00 PMDroplaugarstaðir, Snorrabraut, Reykjavík
Monday, 17 August, 2:30 - 5:30 PMSkógarbær, Árskógar, Reykjavík
Monday, 17 August, 3:30 - 5:30 PMMörk, Reykjavík
Tuesday, 18 August, 3:00 - 6:00 PMVík, Kjalarnes
Tuesday, 18 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMGrund Residential and Nursing Home, Reykjavík
Tuesday, 18 August, 3:00 - 6:00 PMSólvangur, Hafnarfjörður
Wednesday, 19 August, 3:00 - 4:30 PMHrafnista Sléttuvegur, Reykjavík
Wednesday, 19 August, 3:30 - 5:30 PMSeltjörn, Seltjarnarnes
Wednesday, 19 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMLandspítali - Grensás Rehabilitation Hospital, Reykjavík
Thursday, 20 August, 4:30 - 6:00 PMLandspítali University Hospital - Fossvogur
Thursday, 20 August, 2:00 - 5:00 PMLandspítali University Hospital - Hringbraut
Thursday, 20 August, 2:00 - 5:00 PMLandspítali - Psychiatric Department, Hringbraut University Hospital
Friday, 21 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PMLandspítali University Hospital - Landakot
Friday, 21 August, 3:00 - 6:00 PMPalliative Care Unit, Kópavogur
Friday, 21 August, 3:00 - 4:30 PMSunnuhlíð, Kópavogur
Monday, 24 August, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
If necessary, early voting will also be available on election day at the following locations for voters who were unable to vote during the above times:
Hólmsheiði Prison
Saturday, 29 August, 10:00 - 11:00 AMLandspítali University Hospital - Fossvogur
Saturday, 29 August, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMLandspítali University Hospital - Hringbraut
Saturday, 29 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLandspítali - Psychiatric Department, Hringbraut University Hospital
Saturday, 29 August, 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of west Iceland for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Stykkishólmur, Borgarbraut 2,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Borgarnes, Bjarnarbraut 2,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Akranes, Kirkjubraut 28,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Búðardalur, Miðbraut 11,
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.Snæfellsbær, Klettsbúð 4,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.Grundarfjörður, Grundargötu 30,
weekdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, from Monday, 17 August 2026.
On Election Day, 29 August, the District Commissioner’s offices in Stykkishólmur, Borgarnes and Akranes will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Early voting at healthcare facilities and prisons within the district will take place as follows:
Akranes:
Höfði nursing and residential care home
Wednesday, 19 August, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.Healthcare Institution of West Iceland (HVE Akranes)
Monday, 24 August, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Borgarnes:
Brákarhlíð residential care home
Thursday, 20 August, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Dalabyggð:
Silfurtún residential care home
Wednesday, 19 August, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Fellsendi nursing home
Wednesday, 19 August, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Grundarfjörður:
Fellaskjól residential care home
Tuesday, 18 August, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.Kvíabryggja Prison
Tuesday, 18 August, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Stykkishólmur:
Systraskjól / HVE hospital ward
Wednesday, 19 August, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Early voting at the Office of the Westfjords District Commissioners for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Patreksfjörður, Aðalstræti 92,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00, and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00.Ísafjörður, Hafnarstræti 1,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00, and Fridays from 9:00 to 14:00.Hólmavík, Hafnarbraut 25, 2nd floor,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 13:00, and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00.
On the day before election day, Friday 28 August, early voting is available at the District Commissioner’s offices until 16:00.
On election day, Saturday 29 August, the offices will be open as follows for voters who are unable to attend their polling station:
Ísafjörður
12:00–16:00Patreksfjörður
11:00–13:00Hólmavík
11:00–13:00
Early voting at designated locations outside the District Commissioner’s offices will take place as follows:
Flatey in Breiðafjörður, Frystihúsið,
Tuesday 11 August from 13:00 to 14:00.
Reykhólar Municipality, municipal office at Maríutröð,
Monday 17 August from 12:30 to 13:30.
Early voting at healthcare facilities and nursing homes will take place as follows:
Barmahlíð residential care home in Reykhólar Municipality,
Monday 17 August from 11:00 to 11:30.Berg nursing home, Aðalstræti 20, Bolungarvík,
Wednesday 19 August from 10:00 to 11:00.Tjörn residential care home, Vallargata 7, Þingeyri,
Wednesday 19 August from 13:00 to 14:00.Healthcare Institution of West Iceland in Hólmavík, Borgarbraut 6–8,
Thursday 20 August from 11:00 to 11:30.Westfjords Healthcare Institute in Ísafjörður, hospital ward,
Torfnes, Friday 21 August from 10:00 to 10:45.Eyri nursing home in Ísafjörður, Torfnes,
Friday 21 August from 11:00 to 12:00.Westfjords Healthcare Institute in Patreksfjörður, Stekkar 1,
Monday 24 August from 13:00 to 13:30.
On election day, Saturday 29 August:
Westfjords Healthcare Institute in Ísafjörður, hospital ward,
from 11:00 to 11:30.
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of North-west Iceland for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Blönduós, main office, Hnjúkabyggð 33, Blönduós,
weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.Sauðárkrókur, District Commissioner’s Office, Suðurgata 1, Sauðárkrókur,
weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.Hvammstangi, Húnaþing vestra Town Hall, Hvammstangabraut 5, Hvammstangi,
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Skagaströnd, municipal administration building, Túnbraut 1–3, Skagaströnd,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, from Monday, 17 August 2026.
On Tuesday, 25 August, the District Commissioner’s offices at Hnjúkabyggð 33, Blönduós, and Suðurgata 1, Sauðárkrókur, will be open until 6:00 PM. On Election Day, 29 August, both offices will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Early voting at healthcare facilities in the district will take place as follows:
Sæborg Skagaströnd, Ægisgrund 14, Skagaströnd
Monday, 17 August, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.HSN Blönduós, Flúðabakki 2, Blönduós
Monday, 17 August, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.HVE Hvammstangi, Spítalastígur 1, Hvammstangi
Tuesday, 18 August, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.HSN Sauðárkrókur, Sauðárhæðir, Sauðárkrókur
Thursday, 20 August, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of North-east Iceland for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Akureyri, Strandgata 1, Landsbanki building by Ráðhústorg (entrance on the southwest side),
weekdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
From 15 August, extended opening hours will be as follows:
weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
weekends from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
Election Day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Húsavík, Útgarður 1,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Saturday, 22 August, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
From 24–28 August, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Election Day from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Siglufjörður, Gránugata 6,
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Saturday, 22 August, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
From 24–28 August, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Election Day from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Þórshöfn, Langanesvegur 2,
weekdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Early voting will also be available at the following locations:
Dalvíkurbyggð, Town Hall, 2nd floor,
weekdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Grýtubakkahreppur, Túngata 3, Grenivík,
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.Laugar in Reykjadalur, Þingey administration building,
17, 18, 24 and 25 August from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM;
21 and 28 August from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Mikley, Hlíðarvegur 6, Mývatnssveit,
Thursday, 20 and 27 August, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Stórutjarnaskóli, Ljósavatnsskarð,
Wednesday, 19 and 26 August, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Raufarhöfn, Norðurþing municipal office, Aðalbraut 23,
on 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 August from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or by appointment.Kópasker, Norðurþing municipal office, Bakkagata,
on 17, 20, 26 and 28 August from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Hrísey, Fjarbúðin in Hlein,
weekdays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.Grímsey, at the office of the election official,
Anna María Sigvaldadóttir, by appointment.
Voters must bring valid identification (driving licence, passport or identity card). A digital driving licence may also be presented.
Early voting schedule for the referendum on 29 August 2026 at healthcare and residential care facilities for older people
Lögmannshlíð, Akureyri
Tuesday, 18 August, at 1:00 PM.Hornbrekka, Fjallabyggð
Tuesday, 18 August, at 1:00 PM.Dalbær, Dalvík
Wednesday, 19 August, at 12:30 PM.Hlíð, Akureyri
Thursday, 20 August, at 1:00 PM.HSN Siglufjörður
Thursday, 20 August, at 1:00 PM.Naust, Þórshöfn
Tuesday, 25 August, at 2:00 PM.Hvammur, Húsavík
Tuesday, 25 August, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.HSN Húsavík
Tuesday, 25 August, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM.Akureyri Hospital
Wednesday, 26 August, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
Early voting will also be available on Election Day at the following location for those who were unable to vote at the times listed above:
Akureyri Hospital
Saturday, 29 August, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of East Iceland for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Egilsstaðir, Lyngás 15,
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fridays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSeyðisfjörður, Bjólfsgata 7,
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fridays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMEskifjörður, Strandgata 52,
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fridays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMVopnafjörður, Municipal Office, Hamrahlíð 15,
Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Extended opening hours for early voting for the referendum on 29 August 2026 will be as follows from 17 August 2026:
Egilsstaðir, Lyngás 15,
weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Election Day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Eskifjörður, Strandgata 52,
weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Election Day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Early voting will be available at the Municipality of Múlaþing offices in Djúpivogur and Borgarfjörður eystri from Thursday, 13 August through 28 August 2026, as follows:
Djúpivogur, Bakki 1,
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Borgarfjörður eystri, Fjarðarborg, 2nd floor,
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Early voting will be available at the Municipality of Vopnafjörður office from Monday, 10 August through 28 August 2026, as follows:
Vopnafjörður, Hamrahlíð 15,
Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Early voting at healthcare facilities within the district will take place as follows:
Friday, 14 August 2026
Sundabúð nursing home, Vopnafjörður, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, 19 August 2026
Uppsalir residential and nursing home, Fáskrúðsfjörður, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Hulduhlíð residential and nursing home, Eskifjörður, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Fjórðungssjúkrahúsið Hospital in Neskaupstaður, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMMonday, 24 August 2026
Dyngja nursing home, Egilsstaðir, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTuesday, 25 August 2026
Fossahlíð nursing home, Seyðisfjörður, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Voters must present valid identification (a driver's licence, passport, or national ID card). An electronic driver's licence is also accepted.
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of South Iceland for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Main office in Selfoss, Hörðuvellir 1, 800 Selfoss.
27 July - 14 August, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.17 - 21 August, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Saturday, 22 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
24 - 27 August, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
28 August, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Election Day, 29 August, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Hvolsvöllur, Austurvegur 6, 860 Hvolsvöllur.
27 July - 21 August, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.Saturday, 22 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
24 - 27 August, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
28 August, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Election Day, 29 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Vík, Ránarbraut 1, 870 Vík.
27 July - 21 August, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.Saturday, 22 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
24 - 27 August, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
28 August, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Election Day, 29 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Höfn, Litlabrú 1, 780 Höfn.
27 July - 21 August, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.Saturday, 22 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
24 - 27 August, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
28 August, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Election Day, 29 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
From 17 August, early voting will also be available at the following locations:
At the Municipality of Ölfus office, Hafnarberg 1, Þorlákshöfn.
Opening hours are 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays.At the Municipality of Hveragerði office, Breiðumörk, Hveragerði.
Opening hours are 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Fridays.At the Municipality of Hrunamannahreppur office, Akurgerði 6, Flúðir.
Opening hours are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Fridays.At the Municipality of Bláskógabyggð office, 2nd floor, Aratunga, Reykholt.
Opening hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Fridays.At the Municipality of Skaftárhreppur office, Klausturvegur 4, Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Opening hours are 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Fridays.At the home of Pálína Þorsteinsdóttir, Svínafell 1 Suðurbær, Öræfi. Opening hours by appointment. Tel. 478 1760 and 894 1765.
Early voting schedule for the referendum on 29 August 2026 at healthcare and residential care facilities, institutions for people with disabilities, and prisons
Selfoss:
Heilsustofnun NLFÍ Hveragerði
Monday, 17 August, 9:00 - 10:30 AM.Ás residential and nursing home
Monday, 17 August, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.Sólvellir residential home
Tuesday, 18 August, 9:00 - 10:00 AM.Sólheimar in Grímsnes
Tuesday, 18 August, 12:00 - 1:00 PM.Litla-Hraun Prison
Monday, 24 August, 9:00 - 9:30 AM.Sogn Prison
Monday, 24 August, 11:00 - 11:30 AM.Healthcare Institution of South Iceland:
Ljósheimar/Fossheimar Tuesday, 25 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Móberg Wednesday, 26 August, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Department of Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine Department Friday, 28 August, 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Rangárþing ytra:
Lundur nursing and residential home
Tuesday, 18 August, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Rangárþing eystra:
Kirkjuhvoll residential and nursing home
Wednesday, 19 August, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Mýrdalshreppur:
Hjallatún residential home, Vík
Friday, 14 August, 2:00 - 2:30 PM.
Skaftárhreppur:
Klausturhólar nursing and residential home, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Friday, 14 August, 11:00 - 11:30 AM.
Höfn í Hornafirði:
Skjólgarður nursing home
Wednesday, 19 August, 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Early voting at the Office of the Westman Islands District Commissioner for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
Monday to Thursday, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Extended opening hours for early voting:
During the final week before the referendum (24–28 August), early voting will be available until 5:00 p.m.
On polling day, 29 August, early voting will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Early voting schedule for the referendum on 29 August 2026 at healthcare and residential care facilities:
Hraunbúðir Nursing and Residential Care Home: 27 August, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Healthcare Institution of South Iceland - Inpatient Ward: 28 August, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Early voting at the Office of the District Commissioner of Sudurnes for the public referendum on August 29, 2026 will take place as follows:
At the District Commissioner’s Office in Suðurnes, Vatnsnesvegur 33, Reykjanesbær:
Weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00.
On election day, 29 August, early voting at the District Commissioner’s Office will be open from 10:00 to 14:00. On that day, voters are responsible for ensuring that their ballot is delivered to the appropriate polling station.
Early voting at nursing and residential care homes for older people and hospitals within the jurisdiction of the District Commissioner will take place as follows:
Hrafnista Nesvellir Nursing and Residential Care Home:
Tuesday, 18 August, at the Vík nursing ward from 10:00 to 12:00, and at the Nes and Fell nursing wards from 13:00 to 15:00.
Suðurnes Health Institution (HSS):
Thursday, 20 August, from 13:15 to 15:00.
If a voter cannot vote on election day due to illness, disability or childbirth, a vote at home is allowed.
In order to vote at home, an application in writing must be presented to a District Commissioner before 10 a.m. two days before election day. An individual having attained majority must confirm the state of the applicant, i.e., that the person in question cannot attend a voting session due to illness, disability, or childbirth. Voting can take place three weeks before election day at the earliest. A request for voting at home must reach the election officer no later than two days before election day.
