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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2012

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    NýggjársdagurPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 23-day weekend
  • Apr
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    SkírhósdagurPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    PáskadagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
    9

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    2. PáskadagurPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4, Apr 10 off

    Days off: Apr 4–107-day weekend
  • Apr
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    FlaggdagurPublic holiday

    National Flag Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 23–Apr 24 off

    Days off: Apr 21–255-day weekend
  • May
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    Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday

    General Prayer Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 3 off

    Days off: May 3–64-day weekend
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    Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 16, May 18 off

    Days off: May 16–205-day weekend
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    HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

    Nationwide

    Take May 29 off

    Days off: May 26–294-day weekend
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    2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Nationwide

    Take May 29 off

    Days off: May 26–294-day weekend
  • Jun
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    Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 4, Jun 6, Jun 7, Jun 8 off

    Days off: Jun 2–109-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holidayWeekend

    Saint Olav's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Jul 30 off

    Days off: Jul 27–304-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Saint Olav's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Jul 30 off

    Days off: Jul 27–304-day weekend
  • Dec
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    JólaaftanskvøldPublic holiday

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27–Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 111-day weekend
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    JóladagurPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27–Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 111-day weekend
  • Dec
    26

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    2. JóladagurPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27–Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 111-day weekend
  • Dec
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    NýggjársaftanPublic holiday

    New Year's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27–Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 111-day weekend

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2012

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

5 Apr 2012

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

Langifríggjadagur

6 Apr 2012

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

Páskadagur

8 Apr 2012

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

2. Páskadagur

9 Apr 2012

Easter Monday extends the holiday with relaxed family gatherings and time for walks if the weather allows.

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2012

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

Dýri biðidagur

4 May 2012

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

17 May 2012

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

Hvítasunnudagur

27 May 2012

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

28 May 2012

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

Grundlógardagur Danmarkar

5 Jun 2012

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

Ólavsøkuaftan

28 Jul 2012

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2012

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2012

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 2012

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2012

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2012

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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