Beer Day (in Iceland)

Beer Day in Iceland marks the abolition, on 1 March 1989, of a 75-year long prohibition of beer. Making up for lost time, the citizens of Reykjavik indulge in a beer spree on the same day each year. Highly festive celebrations are held at pubs, restaurants, and clubs all around Reykjavik and the festivities continue long into the night. A “runtur” (bar crawl) is a popular way of getting to know the various bars and beers in this city famous for its hedonistic nightlife.

To Beer, or not to Beer, that is the question...