Public holidays in the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands has 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 15 Public
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 24 | Friday | Flag Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Great Prayer Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| June 5 | Friday | Constitution Day | Public |
| July 28 | Tuesday | St.Olav's Eve | Observance |
| July 29 | Wednesday | St.Olav's Day | Observance |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does the Faroe Islands have in 2026?
- The Faroe Islands has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in the Faroe Islands in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in the Faroe Islands fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Boxing Day.