Nýggjársdagur
1 Jan 2028New 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.
Saturday
Take Jan 3rd off
Total Public Holidays
16
Weekends Off
106
Working Days: 250
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
136
Saturday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 3 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 12, Apr 18 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 12, Apr 18 off
Sunday
Easter Sunday
NationwideTake Apr 12, Apr 18 off
Monday
Easter Monday
NationwideTake Apr 12, Apr 18 off
Tuesday
National Flag Day
NationwideTake Apr 24 off
Friday
General Prayer Day
NationwideTake May 11 off
Thursday
Ascension Day
NationwideTake May 24, May 26 off
Sunday
Pentecost
NationwideTake Jun 2, Jun 6 off
Monday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jun 2, Jun 6 off
Friday
Saint Olav's Eve
NationwideTake Jul 27, Jul 31 off
Saturday
Saint Olav's Day
NationwideTake Jul 27, Jul 31 off
Sunday
Christmas Eve
NationwideTake Dec 22, Dec 27 off
Monday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 22, Dec 27 off
Tuesday
St. Stephen's Day
NationwideTake Dec 22, Dec 27 off
Sunday
New Year's Eve
NationwideNew 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.
Maundy Thursday marks the start of the Easter period. Church services are common, and daily life becomes noticeably calmer.
Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection and worship. Most businesses close, and the islands take on a peaceful, quiet rhythm.
Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and family meals. It is one of the most important Christian holidays in the Faroes.
Easter Monday extends the holiday with relaxed family gatherings and time for walks if the weather allows.
Flag Day (Flaggdagur) celebrates the Faroese flag and national identity. Ceremonies, flag‑raising events, and community gatherings are held across the islands.
General Prayer Day is a traditional Lutheran holiday. The day is calm and reflective, with many attending church services.
Ascension Day is observed with worship and a quiet day off, often used for family visits or short outings.
This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.
Constitution Day on June 5 is observed in the Faroe Islands as a half‑day holiday, often spent with family or a quiet afternoon.
St. Olav’s Eve (Ólavsøka Eve) begins the Faroes’ biggest cultural festival. The capital Tórshavn fills with visitors, music, and celebrations.
St. Olav’s Day (Ólavsøka) is the Faroes’ national festival, featuring parades, rowing competitions, traditional chain dancing, and official ceremonies.
Christmas Eve is one of the most important family celebrations of the year. Churches are packed, and homes gather for festive meals and gifts.
Christmas Day is calm and family‑centered, with traditional meals and quiet time after the celebrations of Christmas Eve.
St. Stephen’s Day (Second Day of Christmas) continues the holiday season with relaxed visits and gatherings.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated with fireworks, community gatherings, and festive meals, often braving the winter wind for midnight celebrations.