Allocation period
Easter
The application period is from January 15th 2026 to January 23rd 2026, and applications can be submitted through My Pages during this period. The allocation will take place on January 25th 2026 according to the points system.
Please note that it does not matter when during the application period an application is submitted. The system ranks applications solely according to members' point balances.
The results of the allocation will be sent by SMS and e-mail, and the payment deadline is February 3rd. 2026
After that, the booking website will open on February 4th at 8:00 for all eligible members. Members can then log in to
My Pages and book any available holiday homes directly on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Easter allocation | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application period starts | January 15 at 8:00 |
| Application period ends | January 23 at 11:59 PM |
| Allocation ends | January 28 |
| Payment deadline | February 3 |
| Open for bookings | February 4 |
Summer
The summer rental period for 2026 is from May 30th to August 29th 2026. During this period, holiday homes are rented on a weekly basis only, either from Thursday to Thursday or Friday to Friday, depending on the area.
The application period for summer rentals in 2026 is from February 11th to March 11th, and applications can be submitted through My Pages during this period. The allocation is made according to the points system. All eligible members can apply, and the allocation results are determined by applicants' point balances.
The results of the allocation will be sent by SMS and e-mail, and the payment deadline is March 19th 2026. After that, there will be another allocation for members with more than 100 points. Lastly the booking website will open on March 20th 2026 for all eligible members to book any holiday homes that are still available during the summer period.
When submitting an application through Efling's booking website on My pages, select „Holiday house“ and then „Application“.
Once the allocation process is complete and direct bookings open on a first-come, first-served basis, select “Book” and complete the payment immediately.
For further information or assistance, please contact the office by email at orlof@efling.is
| Summer allocation | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application period starts | February 11th at 8:00 |
| Application period ends | March 11 at 11:59 PM |
| Allocation ends | March 12th |
| Payment deadline | March 19th |
| Other allocation for members with over 100 points | March 20th |
| Open for bookings of union members with sufficient points | March 30 at 8:00 AM |
Autumn and winter
There is high demand for holiday homes during the winter season, especially for those located close to the capital area. They are usually fully booked for weekends about a month in advance, so it is important to book early to secure accommodation for your preferred dates.
The winter rental period is from August 29th, 2026 to May 29th, 2027. During this period, both weekend and whole week stays are available. However, only weekly rentals are available during Christmas, New Year and Easter.
The Christmas and New Year rental periods are December 22nd–29th, 2026 and December 29th, 2026–January 5th, 2027. Bookings for Christmas and New Year open on September 11th at 8:00. Members can only book either the Christmas week or the New Year week.
- Points are deducted for winter rentals.
- Members must have enough points to rent a holiday home.
- Members cannot rent a holiday home if they have a negative point balance.
| Winter allocation | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|
| Opening of winter bookings | Aug. 21. at 8:00 |
| Opening of Christmas through New Year's bookings | Sept. 11. Kl 8:00 |
| Opening of bookings for January to May | Nov. 2. at 8:00 |
Points system and allocations
There are two allocation periods: Easter and summer. The rental period over Easter is one week, from Wednesday to Wednesday. The summer period begins at the end of May/beginning of June and lasts for 13 weeks, during which the houses are rented on a weekly basis either from Friday to Friday or Thursday to Thursday depending on the area.
Information about the application periods and allocations is announced at the beginning of the year through Efling's media channels. Applications must be submitted during the advertised application periods.
Efling's holiday home system manages all allocations. Members accumulate rights in the form of points, and age can also affect the allocation. The number of points is determined by payments made to Efling, but efforts are made to ensure as much equality as possible within the system so that members with lower incomes also have a good chance of being allocated apartments and holiday homes.
The system allocates holiday homes by ranking all applications according to points. Applicants with the most points are placed at the top of the list, followed by those with fewer points. If two applicants have the same number of points, age determines priority, with the older applicant receiving priority. The system then processes all applications and considers each choice individually.
There is only one allocation for all eligible members. This applies to both the summer and Easter allocations. Members' point balances determine the outcome of the allocation.
First come, first served
After the Easter allocation, the booking website opens to all eligible members, who can then book any houses that are still available, as long as members have enough points.
After the summer allocation, the booking website opens in two stages, based on members' point balances, allowing them to book houses that are available at that time:
- First, for three days, to members who have 100 points or more in the system.
- After that, to all eligible members with enough points.
Point collection
A member who pays contributions to Efling accumulates at least 1 holiday point per month, regardless of their employment ratio. A member in full-time employment accumulates 2 to 3 holiday points per month, in accordance with the calculation rules of the Vacation Fund. There is no maximum number of holiday points that a member can accumulate.
Members must have enough holiday points to rent a holiday home. The number of points required varies depending on the season, area and length of stay. Holiday points are deducted for rentals throughout the year.
Please note that holiday points determine priority in allocations and do not replace payment for the rental.
Bookings outside of allocation periods
The winter rental period begins around the end of August/beginning of September. During this period, members can book holiday homes directly without submitting an application, except for the Easter period.
Rental periods are more flexible during the winter, and members can book both weekend and whole week stays.
Bookings for the winter period open in two stages. Around mid-August, bookings open for stays up until Christmas. On the first working day in November, bookings open for stays after the New Year and until the summer period begins. Bookings open on My pages at 8.00 on opening day.
Members can book through My pages or by sending an email to orlof@efling.is.
