Faroe Islands Public Holidays

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.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's Day
Nýggjársdagur01 Jan 2023
Maundy ThursdaySkírhósdagur06 Apr 2023
Good Friday
Langafríggjadagur07 Apr 2023
Easter Sunday
Páskadagur09 Apr 2023
Easter Monday
Annar páskadagur10 Apr 2023
Flag DayFlaggdagur24 Apr 2023
Great Prayer DayDýri biðidagur05 May 2023
Ascension Day
Kristi Himmalsferðardagur18 May 2023
Pentecost
Hvítusunnudagur28 May 2023
Whit Monday
Annar hvítusunnudagur29 May 2023
Constitution DayGrundlógardagur05 Jun 2023
St.Olav's EveSankt Olavsaften28 Jul 2023
St.Olav's DayÓlavsøka29 Jul 2023
Christmas Eve
Jólaaftan24 Dec 2023
Christmas Day
Fyrsti jóladagur25 Dec 2023
Boxing Day
Fyrsti gerandisdagur eftir jóladag26 Dec 2023
New Year's Eve
Nýggjársaftan31 Dec 2023