New Year's Eve is a public holiday in Faroe Islands, observed on December 31, 2026. It is locally known as Nýggjársaftan. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Eve
Local NameNýggjársaftan
DateDecember 31, 2026
CountryFO flag Faroe Islands
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Eve in Faroe Islands?
New Year's Eve falls on December 31, 2026 in Faroe Islands.
Is New Year's Eve a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Eve is an official public holiday in Faroe Islands. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Eve called locally?
In Faroe Islands, New Year's Eve is known as "Nýggjársaftan".

All Public Holidays in Faroe Islands FO flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-04-25 National Flag Day Public
2026-05-01 General Prayer Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-06-05 Constitution Day Public
2026-07-28 Saint Olav's Eve Public
2026-07-29 Saint Olav's Day Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public

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