National referendum 2026

Illustration of a woman placing her vote in a ballot box.

A national referendum on accession negotiations with the European Union will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Polling stations in Reykjavík are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

If you are interested in working the elections, you can apply by adding your name to the list. You will be contacted if we are able to offer you a position. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old on election day, have legal residence in Reykjavík, and be able to speak and understand Icelandic.

Reykjavík has 25 polling stations, divided between the Reykjavík North and Reykjavík South constituencies.

Early voting administered by district commissioners began July 27. The District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík is conducting early voting at Hlíðasmári 1, Kópavogur. Early ballots from voters registered in the Reykjavík constituencies can be submitted at the front desk of Reykjavík City Hall and at Borgartún 12-14.

The vote count will be conducted openly at Laugardalshöll Arena. Counting begins at 10 p.m. and will be streamed on the City's website.

You can look up your electoral register entry by ID number on the Registers Iceland website, or by address using the tool below.

Enter your legal residence to see the location of your polling station.

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Good to know

How many polling stations are there?

Reykjavík will have 25 polling stations for the 2026 national referendum.

  • Álftamýrarskóli
  • Árbæjarskóli
  • Kringlan City Library
  • Borgaskóli
  • Breiðagerðisskóli
  • Breiðholtsskóli
  • Dalskóli
  • Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti
  • Foldaskóli
  • Fossvogsskóli
  • Frostaskjól (KR Clubhouse)
  • Hagaskóli
  • Hlíðaskóli
  • Höfðatorg
  • Ingunnarskóli north
  • Ingunnarskóli south
  • Kjarvalsstaðir Museum
  • Klébergsskóli
  • Laugalækjarskóli
  • Norðlingaskóli
  • Reykjavík City Hall
  • Rimaskóli
  • Seljaskóli
  • Vesturbæjarskóli
  • Vogaskóli
     

Am I on the electoral register in Reykjavík?

If you're unsure whether you're on the electoral register in Reykjavík, you can check the electoral register records on the Registers Iceland website starting July 24.

Are all polling stations accessible?

All polling stations in Reykjavík are accessible. Voters can request a Braille sleeve for their ballots. 

Do I need to bring ID?

Voters must present ID at polling stations. Credit cards and photo IDs with an ID number are considered valid IDs. You can also sign in using Ísland.is. If you arrive at a polling station without identification, you can ask the district electoral commission for help with verifying your identity. 

Where can I vote early in Iceland?

Early voting through district commissioners for the 2026 national referendum begins July 27.

Voting in the capital area takes place at the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík's office at Hlíðasmári 1, Kópavogur.

Where can I vote early abroad?

Voters need to contact the embassy or consul in the respective country to find out where and when they can vote.

If you are unsure about where and how to vote abroad, it's best to contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' citizen service through hjalp@utn.is or by phone at +354 545-9900.

Can I follow the vote counting?

Vote counting starts at 10 p.m. on election night and is open to the public. Early voting will be held at Laugardalshöll Arena. The count will be streamed live on the Reykjavík City website.

Electoral register presented and location of constituency electoral commission

Electoral register information will be available on the Registers Iceland website beginning July 24, and the electoral register will be available at the Reykjavík City Hall service desk starting July 30.

The Reykjavík Constituency Electoral Commission will be based at Reykjavík City Hall during the polling session, while the constituency electoral commissions for Reykjavík North and Reykjavík South will operate from Laugardalshöll Arena during the count.

Who are the members of Reykjavík's Constituency Electoral Commission?

Members of the Reykjavík Constituency Electoral Commission

  • Ari Karlsson
  • Jarþrúður Ásmundsdóttir
  • Eva B. Helgadóttir

Alternates

  • Katrín Helga Hallgrímsdóttir
  • Laufey María Jóhannsdóttir
  • Tómas Hrafn Sveinsson

Observers

  • Katrín Pétursdóttir
  • Svandís Svavarsdóttir

Alternate observers

  • Sonja Ólafsdóttir
  • Sara Stef Hildardóttir

The email address for the constituency electoral commission is kosningar@reykjavik.is

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Do you need more information or assistance?

For information related to elections in Reykjavík City City, please call 411 4700 or email kosningar@reykjavik.is. 
 

The City's Service Center answers general inquiries by phone at 411 1111, via Live Chat, and through email at info @reykjavik.is.