Faroe Islands Public Holidays in 2020
Faroe Islands has a total of 23 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn) |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 29, 2020 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Faroe Islands |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| National Flag Day |
Saturday, April 25, 2020 | National Flag Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands |
| Prayer Day |
Friday, May 8, 2020 | Prayer Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Whit Sunday |
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday. |
| Constitution Day |
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Constitution Day is a half-day in Faroe Islands |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn) |
| St. Olav's Eve |
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 | St. Olav's Eve is a half-day in Faroe Islands |
| St. Olav's Day (National Day) |
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | St. Olav's Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Faroe Islands |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn) |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 25, 2020 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Faroe Islands |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn) |
| Christmas Eve |
Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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