What is the name of the New Year's Eve bonfire celebration held in Reykjavík, Iceland?

The New Year's Eve bonfire celebrations held in Reykjavík, Iceland, are called Áramótabrennur.

Áramótabrennur are community bonfires traditionally lit around Iceland on New Year's Eve. In Reykjavík, residents gather at multiple sites before or around midnight, combining the fires with fireworks, social gatherings, and seasonal celebrations. The Icelandic name refers specifically to New Year's bonfires.

The custom grew from older communal fire traditions and remains part of Iceland's distinctive New Year festivities. Bonfires provide a shared public focus before the midnight fireworks, while many families also watch televised celebrations and gather for dinner at home.

The fires are not the same thing as Iceland's New Year's fireworks display. Fireworks are widely used across the country, while Áramótabrennur are organized communal fires. The exact locations and arrangements can change from year to year, so the term is more stable than any particular Reykjavík bonfire site.