Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2047

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NýggjársdagurPublic holidayNationwide

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NýggjársdagurPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
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SkírhósdagurPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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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 25–284-day weekend
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Dýri biðidagurPublic holiday
General Prayer Day
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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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Grundlógardagur DanmarkarPublic holiday
Constitution Day
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ÓlavsøkuaftanPublic holidayWeekend
Saint Olav's Eve
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ÓlavsøkudagurPublic holiday
Saint Olav's Day
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JólaaftanskvøldPublic holiday
Christmas Eve
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Days off: Dec 21–Jan 112-day weekend
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JóladagurPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Days off: Dec 21–Jan 112-day weekend
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2. JóladagurPublic holiday
St. Stephen's Day
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Days off: Dec 21–Jan 112-day weekend
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NýggjársaftanPublic holiday
New Year's Eve
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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

Nýggjársdagur

1 Jan 2047

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

11 Apr 2047

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

Langifríggjadagur

12 Apr 2047

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

Páskadagur

14 Apr 2047

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

2. Páskadagur

15 Apr 2047

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

Flaggdagur

25 Apr 2047

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

Dýri biðidagur

10 May 2047

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

Kristi himmalsferðar dagur

23 May 2047

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

Hvítasunnudagur

2 Jun 2047

This is a public holiday in Faroe Islands.

2. Hvítasunnudagur

3 Jun 2047

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 2047

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 2047

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

Ólavsøkudagur

29 Jul 2047

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

Jólaaftanskvøld

24 Dec 2047

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 2047

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

2. Jóladagur

26 Dec 2047

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

Nýggjársaftan

31 Dec 2047

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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