Faroe Islands has a total of 24 holidays in 2026. 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
Thursday, January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2026 March Equinox in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Daylight Saving Time starts in Faroe Islands
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
National Flag Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026 National Flag Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands
Prayer Day
Friday, May 1, 2026 Prayer Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 24, 2026 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, May 25, 2026 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, 2026 Constitution Day is a half-day in Faroe Islands
June Solstice
Sunday, June 21, 2026 June Solstice in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)
St. Olav's Eve
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 St. Olav's Eve is a half-day in Faroe Islands
St. Olav's Day (National Day)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 St. Olav's Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Faroe Islands
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 September Equinox in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 25, 2026 Daylight Saving Time ends in Faroe Islands
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2026 December Solstice in Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Faroe Islands
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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