Faroe Islands Public Holidays 2025
Faroe Islands observes 15 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 24 | Thursday | Flag Day | Public |
| May 16 | Friday | Great Prayer Day | Public |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Thursday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jul 28 | Monday | St.Olav's Eve | Observance |
| Jul 29 | Tuesday | St.Olav's Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Faroe Islands
Public holidays in Faroe Islands are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Faroe Islands have in 2025?
- Faroe Islands has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Faroe Islands?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Faroe Islands close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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