Public referendum 2026

Referendum 29 August 2026
The referendum will ask whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union.
The options on the ballot will be yes and no.
The National Electoral Commission shall organise an extensive programme to provide information on any matter submitted to a referendum.
Information on the matter of the public referendum on August 29 can be found on the National Electoral Commission's dedicated information website kosning.is.

Where do I vote?

Early voting

Information website
News and announcements
4th September 2026
National Electoral Commission meeting to declare the results of the referendum held on 29 August 2026
The National Electoral Commission will convene at Edda, the House of Icelandic ...
30th August 2026
Results of counting in the referendum held 29 August 2026
Results of counting is hereby announced.
28th August 2026
Election observing and study visits for the public referendum 29 August 2026
Landskjörstjórn has issued authorizations for election observation during the ...