Public Holidays in Faroe Islands 2023
There are 17 officially recognized holidays in Faroe Islands (15 Public Holidays, 2 Observance Holidays)
Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
Name | Native Name | Date | Type |
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New Year's Day | Nýggjársdagur | 01 Jan 2023 | |
Maundy Thursday | Skírhósdagur | 06 Apr 2023 | |
Good Friday | Langafríggjadagur | 07 Apr 2023 | |
Easter Sunday | Páskadagur | 09 Apr 2023 | |
Easter Monday | Annar páskadagur | 10 Apr 2023 | |
Flag Day | Flaggdagur | 24 Apr 2023 | |
Great Prayer Day | Dýri biðidagur | 05 May 2023 | |
Ascension Day | Kristi Himmalsferðardagur | 18 May 2023 | |
Pentecost | Hvítusunnudagur | 28 May 2023 | |
Whit Monday | Annar hvítusunnudagur | 29 May 2023 | |
Constitution Day | Grundlógardagur | 05 Jun 2023 | |
St.Olav's Eve | Sankt Olavsaften | 28 Jul 2023 | |
St.Olav's Day | Ólavsøka | 29 Jul 2023 | |
Christmas Eve | Jólaaftan | 24 Dec 2023 | |
Christmas Day | Fyrsti jóladagur | 25 Dec 2023 | |
Boxing Day | Fyrsti gerandisdagur eftir jóladag | 26 Dec 2023 | |
New Year's Eve | Nýggjársaftan | 31 Dec 2023 |