DenmarkvsFaroe Islands
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
10
Days you're both off
0
Only Denmark
7
Only Faroe Islands
What the numbers say
In 2026, Denmark has 10 nationwide public holidays and Faroe Islands has 17, so Faroe Islands gets 7 more days off. They line up on 10 dates, including Nytårsdag, Skærtorsdag, Langfredag and Påskedag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Denmark has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Faroe Islands (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Denmark offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Faroe Islands offers 6 and 6. Faroe Islands has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Denmark and April in Faroe Islands.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Denmark
Faroe Islands is working — expect one-sided quiet.
None.
Only Faroe Islands
Denmark is working these days.
Full calendars: Denmark · Faroe Islands