Faroe Islands public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Faroe Islands): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 7
Faroe Islands public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 24 | Friday | Flag Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Great Prayer Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| June 5 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 31 – January 45 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 65 days off
- April 24 – April 263 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- June 5 – June 73 days off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
- December 31 – January 34 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| July 28 | Tuesday | St.Olav's Eve |
| July 29 | Wednesday | St.Olav's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Faroe Islands have in 2026?
Faroe Islands has 13 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Faroe Islands?
Next public holiday (Faroe Islands): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Faroe Islands has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.