Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Faroe Islands

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Faroe Islands's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Faroe Islands

Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Jólaaftanskvøld
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Jóladagur
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · 2. Jóladagur
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve · Nýggjársaftan
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Nýggjársdagur
Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Skírhósdagur
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Langifríggjadagur
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Páskadagur
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday · 2. Páskadagur
Friday 23 April 2027General Prayer Day · Dýri biðidagur
Sunday 25 April 2027National Flag Day · Flaggdagur
Thursday 6 May 2027Ascension Day · Kristi himmalsferðar dagur
Sunday 16 May 2027Pentecost · Hvítasunnudagur
Monday 17 May 2027Whit Monday · 2. Hvítasunnudagur
Saturday 5 June 2027Constitution Day · Grundlógardagur Danmarkar
Wednesday 28 July 2027Saint Olav's Eve · Ólavsøkuaftan
Thursday 29 July 2027Saint Olav's Day · Ólavsøkudagur

All 2026 holidays in Faroe Islands

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Nýggjársdagur
Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday · Skírhósdagur
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Langifríggjadagur
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday · Páskadagur
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday · 2. Páskadagur
Saturday 25 AprilNational Flag Day · Flaggdagur
Friday 1 MayGeneral Prayer Day · Dýri biðidagur
Thursday 14 MayAscension Day · Kristi himmalsferðar dagur
Sunday 24 MayPentecost · Hvítasunnudagur
Monday 25 MayWhit Monday · 2. Hvítasunnudagur
Friday 5 JuneConstitution Day · Grundlógardagur Danmarkar
Tuesday 28 JulySaint Olav's Eve · Ólavsøkuaftan
Wednesday 29 JulySaint Olav's Day · Ólavsøkudagur
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Jólaaftanskvøld
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Jóladagur
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · 2. Jóladagur
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve · Nýggjársaftan

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Faroe Islands

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Faroe Islands?

Christmas Eve — Thursday 24 December.

How many public holidays does Faroe Islands have?

Faroe Islands has 17 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Faroe Islands?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Faroe Islands during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Faroe Islands?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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