Nýggjársdagur
1 Jan 2041New 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.
Tuesday
Take Jan 2nd–4th off
Total Public Holidays
17
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 247
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
138
Tuesday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2–Jan 4 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 17, Apr 23 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 17, Apr 23 off
Sunday
Easter Sunday
NationwideTake Apr 17, Apr 23 off
Monday
Easter Monday
NationwideTake Apr 17, Apr 23 off
Thursday
National Flag Day
NationwideTake Apr 26 off
Friday
General Prayer Day
NationwideTake May 16 off
Thursday
Ascension Day
NationwideTake May 29, May 31 off
Wednesday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jun 4, Jun 6, Jun 7, Jun 11 off
Sunday
Pentecost
NationwideMonday
Whit Monday
NationwideSunday
Saint Olav's Eve
NationwideTake Jul 26, Jul 30 off
Monday
Saint Olav's Day
NationwideTake Jul 26, Jul 30 off
Tuesday
Christmas Eve
NationwideTake Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30 off
Wednesday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30 off
Thursday
St. Stephen's Day
NationwideTake Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30 off
Tuesday
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.
Constitution Day on June 5 is observed in the Faroe Islands as a half‑day holiday, often spent with family or a quiet afternoon.
This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.
Whit Monday provides an extra day of rest after Pentecost. Many people enjoy the long weekend with family or outdoor time.
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.