Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2014

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NýggjársdagurPublic holiday
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Take Jan 2–Jan 3 off
Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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SkírhósdagurPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off
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LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off
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PáskadagurPublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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2. PáskadagurPublic holiday
Easter Monday
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FlaggdagurPublic holiday
National Flag Day
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Days off: Apr 24–274-day weekend
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Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday
General Prayer Day
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Take May 15 off
Days off: May 15–184-day weekend
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Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Days off: Jun 4–107-day weekend
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HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Eve
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ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Day
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Days off: Jul 25–306-day weekend
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JólaaftanskvøldPublic holiday
Christmas Eve
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Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
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JóladagurPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
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2. JóladagurPublic holiday
St. Stephen's Day
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Take Dec 23, Dec 29, Dec 30 off
Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
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NýggjársaftanPublic holiday
New Year's Eve
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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2014

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

17 Apr 2014

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

Langifríggjadagur

18 Apr 2014

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

Páskadagur

20 Apr 2014

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

2. Páskadagur

21 Apr 2014

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2014

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

Dýri biðidagur

16 May 2014

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

29 May 2014

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

Grundlógardagur Danmarkar

5 Jun 2014

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

8 Jun 2014

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

9 Jun 2014

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

Ólavsøkuaftan

28 Jul 2014

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2014

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2014

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 2014

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2014

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2014

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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