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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2011

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    NýggjársdagurPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3 off

    Days off: Jan 1–33-day weekend
  • Apr
    21

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    SkírhósdagurPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20, Apr 26 off

    Days off: Apr 20–267-day weekend
  • Apr
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    LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20, Apr 26 off

    Days off: Apr 20–267-day weekend
  • Apr
    24

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    PáskadagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20, Apr 26 off

    Days off: Apr 20–267-day weekend
  • Apr
    25

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    FlaggdagurPublic holiday

    National Flag Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20, Apr 26 off

    Days off: Apr 20–267-day weekend
  • May
    20

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    Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday

    General Prayer Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 19 off

    Days off: May 19–224-day weekend
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    Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 30, May 31, Jun 1, Jun 3, Jun 6 off

    Days off: May 28–Jun 610-day weekend
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    Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holidayWeekend

    Constitution Day

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    HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 14 off

    Days off: Jun 11–144-day weekend
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    2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 14 off

    Days off: Jun 11–144-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday

    Saint Olav's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Aug 1 off

    Days off: Jul 27–Aug 16-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday

    Saint Olav's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Aug 1 off

    Days off: Jul 27–Aug 16-day weekend
  • Dec
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    JólaaftanskvøldPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    JóladagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
  • Dec
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    2. JóladagurPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
  • Dec
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    NýggjársaftanPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 13-day weekend

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2011

New Year’s Day in the Faroe Islands is quiet and family‑focused after fireworks and celebrations in the night. Many people spend the day at home with warm meals and time indoors.

Skírhósdagur

21 Apr 2011

Maundy Thursday marks the start of the Easter period. Church services are common, and daily life becomes noticeably calmer.

Langifríggjadagur

22 Apr 2011

Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection and worship. Most businesses close, and the islands take on a peaceful, quiet rhythm.

Páskadagur

24 Apr 2011

Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and family meals. It is one of the most important Christian holidays in the Faroes.

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2011

Flag Day (Flaggdagur) celebrates the Faroese flag and national identity. Ceremonies, flag‑raising events, and community gatherings are held across the islands.

Dýri biðidagur

20 May 2011

General Prayer Day is a traditional Lutheran holiday. The day is calm and reflective, with many attending church services.

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

2 Jun 2011

Ascension Day is observed with worship and a quiet day off, often used for family visits or short outings.

Grundlógardagur Danmarkar

5 Jun 2011

Constitution Day on June 5 is observed in the Faroe Islands as a half‑day holiday, often spent with family or a quiet afternoon.

Hvítasunnudagur

12 Jun 2011

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

13 Jun 2011

Whit Monday provides an extra day of rest after Pentecost. Many people enjoy the long weekend with family or outdoor time.

Ólavsøkuaftan

28 Jul 2011

St. Olav’s Eve (Ólavsøka Eve) begins the Faroes’ biggest cultural festival. The capital Tórshavn fills with visitors, music, and celebrations.

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2011

St. Olav’s Day (Ólavsøka) is the Faroes’ national festival, featuring parades, rowing competitions, traditional chain dancing, and official ceremonies.

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2011

Christmas Eve is one of the most important family celebrations of the year. Churches are packed, and homes gather for festive meals and gifts.

Jóladagur

25 Dec 2011

Christmas Day is calm and family‑centered, with traditional meals and quiet time after the celebrations of Christmas Eve.

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2011

St. Stephen’s Day (Second Day of Christmas) continues the holiday season with relaxed visits and gatherings.

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2011

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with fireworks, community gatherings, and festive meals, often braving the winter wind for midnight celebrations.

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