Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2039

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NýggjársdagurPublic holidayNationwide

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NýggjársdagurPublic holidayWeekend
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 3 off
Days off: Jan 1–33-day weekend
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SkírhósdagurPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Apr 6, Apr 12 off
Days off: Apr 6–127-day weekend
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LangifríggjadagurPublic holiday
Good Friday
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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 23–264-day weekend
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Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday
General Prayer Day
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Take May 5 off
Days off: May 5–84-day weekend
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Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Take May 31 off
Days off: May 28–314-day weekend
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Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holidayWeekend
Constitution Day
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Days off: Jun 3–64-day weekend
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ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Eve
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Days off: Jul 27–Aug 16-day weekend
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ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Day
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Days off: Jul 27–Aug 16-day weekend
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JólaaftanskvøldPublic holidayWeekend
Christmas Eve
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Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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JóladagurPublic holidayWeekend
Christmas Day
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2. JóladagurPublic holiday
St. Stephen's Day
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Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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NýggjársaftanPublic holidayWeekend
New Year's Eve
Nationwide
Take Dec 30 off
Days off: Dec 30–Jan 13-day weekend

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2039

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

7 Apr 2039

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

Langifríggjadagur

8 Apr 2039

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

Páskadagur

10 Apr 2039

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

2. Páskadagur

11 Apr 2039

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2039

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

Dýri biðidagur

6 May 2039

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

19 May 2039

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

Hvítasunnudagur

29 May 2039

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

30 May 2039

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 2039

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 2039

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2039

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2039

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 2039

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2039

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2039

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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