Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Faroe Islands in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Apr 9 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | National Flag Day | Public Holiday |
| May 8 | Friday | Prayer Day | Public Holiday |
| May 21 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| May 31 | Sunday | Whit Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Constitution Day | Half-day |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | St. Olav's Eve | Half-day |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | St. Olav's Day (National Day) | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
