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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2025

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Holiday List

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    NýggjársdagurPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2–Jan 3 off

    Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
  • Apr
    17

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    SkírhósdagurPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off

    Days off: Apr 16–227-day weekend
  • Apr
    18

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    LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off

    Days off: Apr 16–227-day weekend
  • Apr
    20

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    PáskadagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off

    Days off: Apr 16–227-day weekend
  • Apr
    21

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    2. PáskadagurPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 16, Apr 22 off

    Days off: Apr 16–227-day weekend
  • Apr
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    FlaggdagurPublic holiday

    National Flag Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 24 off

    Days off: Apr 24–274-day weekend
  • May
    16

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    Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday

    General Prayer Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 15 off

    Days off: May 15–184-day weekend
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    Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 28, May 30 off

    Days off: May 28–Jun 15-day weekend
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    Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 4, Jun 6, Jun 10 off

    Days off: Jun 4–107-day weekend
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    HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

    Nationwide
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    2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Nationwide
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    ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday

    Saint Olav's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 25, Jul 30 off

    Days off: Jul 25–306-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday

    Saint Olav's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 25, Jul 30 off

    Days off: Jul 25–306-day weekend
  • Dec
    24

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    JólaaftanskvøldPublic holiday

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 29, Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
  • Dec
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    JóladagurPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 29, Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
  • Dec
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    2. JóladagurPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 29, Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 23–Jan 110-day weekend
  • Dec
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    NýggjársaftanPublic holiday

    New Year's Eve

    Nationwide

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2025

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 2025

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

Langifríggjadagur

18 Apr 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2025

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 2025

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

29 May 2025

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

Grundlógardagur Danmarkar

5 Jun 2025

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 2025

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

9 Jun 2025

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

Ólavsøkuaftan

28 Jul 2025

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2025

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2025

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 2025

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2025

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2025

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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