Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
18:25
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Blue#003897 · Pantone 287 C
Blue evokes the Atlantic Ocean, the sky and the mountains.
White#FFFFFF
White recalls the snow and glaciers.
Red#D72828 · Pantone 032 C
Red evokes the fire of the volcanoes.
Symbols & elements
Nordic cross
A white-bordered red cross on blue. The three colours describe the island itself: blue for the mountains and the surrounding ocean, white for the ice and snow, red for the fire of its volcanoes.
Construction details
Proportions 18:25. A blue field bearing a white-edged red Nordic cross whose vertical arm is shifted toward the hoist. Red was first added to fold in the Danish colours, then reinterpreted as volcanic fire.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Iceland
The national day is 17 June.
Many flag days mark the calendar.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
Its colours map the landscape: blue for the ocean and mountains, white for snow and glaciers, red for volcanic fire.
