Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2043

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NýggjársdagurPublic holidayNationwide

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Days off: Jan 1–Jan 55-day weekend

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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2043

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NýggjársdagurPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 2, Jan 5 off
Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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SkírhósdagurPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Days off: Mar 25–317-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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Days off: Mar 25–317-day weekend
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Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday
General Prayer Day
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FlaggdagurPublic holidayWeekend
National Flag Day
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Days off: Apr 23–275-day weekend
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Kristi himmalsferðar dagurPublic holiday
Ascension Day
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HvítasunnudagurPublic holidayWeekend
Pentecost
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Take May 19 off
Days off: May 16–194-day weekend
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2. HvítasunnudagurPublic holiday
Whit Monday
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Days off: May 16–194-day weekend
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Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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Days off: Jun 4–85-day weekend
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ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Eve
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Take Jul 27, Jul 30, Jul 31, Aug 3 off
Days off: Jul 25–Aug 310-day weekend
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ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Day
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Take Jul 27, Jul 30, Jul 31, Aug 3 off
Days off: Jul 25–Aug 310-day weekend
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JólaaftanskvøldPublic holiday
Christmas Eve
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Take Dec 23, Dec 28 off
Days off: Dec 23–286-day weekend
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JóladagurPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Days off: Dec 23–286-day weekend
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2. JóladagurPublic holidayWeekend
St. Stephen's Day
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Take Dec 23, Dec 28 off
Days off: Dec 23–286-day weekend
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NýggjársaftanPublic holiday
New Year's Eve
Nationwide
Take Dec 30 off
Days off: Dec 30–Jan 35-day weekend

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2043

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

26 Mar 2043

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

Langifríggjadagur

27 Mar 2043

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

Páskadagur

29 Mar 2043

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

2. Páskadagur

30 Mar 2043

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

Dýri biðidagur

24 Apr 2043

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2043

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

7 May 2043

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

Hvítasunnudagur

17 May 2043

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

18 May 2043

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 2043

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 2043

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2043

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2043

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 2043

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2043

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2043

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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