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NýggjársdagurPublic holidayNationwide

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Weekday: 10Saturday: 2Sunday: 4

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Holiday List

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    NýggjársdagurPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3 off

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

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 12, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 12–187-day weekend
  • Apr
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    LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 12, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 12–187-day weekend
  • Apr
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    PáskadagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 12, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 12–187-day weekend
  • Apr
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    2. PáskadagurPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 12, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 12–187-day weekend
  • Apr
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    FlaggdagurPublic holiday

    National Flag Day

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    Take Apr 24 off

    Days off: Apr 22–254-day weekend
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    Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday

    General Prayer Day

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    Take May 11 off

    Days off: May 11–144-day weekend
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    Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

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    Take May 24, May 26 off

    Days off: May 24–285-day weekend
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    HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

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    Take Jun 2, Jun 6 off

    Days off: Jun 2–65-day weekend
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    Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 2, Jun 6 off

    Days off: Jun 2–65-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday

    Saint Olav's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Jul 31 off

    Days off: Jul 27–315-day weekend
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    ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holidayWeekend

    Saint Olav's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 27, Jul 31 off

    Days off: Jul 27–315-day weekend
  • Dec
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    JólaaftanskvøldPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 22, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 22–276-day weekend
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    JóladagurPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 22, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 22–276-day weekend
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    2. JóladagurPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 22, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 22–276-day weekend
  • Dec
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    NýggjársaftanPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Eve

    Nationwide

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2028

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

13 Apr 2028

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

Langifríggjadagur

14 Apr 2028

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

Páskadagur

16 Apr 2028

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

2. Páskadagur

17 Apr 2028

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2028

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

Dýri biðidagur

12 May 2028

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

25 May 2028

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

Hvítasunnudagur

4 Jun 2028

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

Grundlógardagur Danmarkar

5 Jun 2028

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 2028

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2028

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2028

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 2028

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2028

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2028

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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