🇫🇴 Great Prayer Day in Faroe Islands

Great Prayer Day is a public holiday observed in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Faroe Islands.

This year, Great Prayer Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Great Prayer Day', 'date_iso': '2026-05-01', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 1), 'date_display': '01 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Faroe Islands.

Next year, Great Prayer Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Great Prayer Day', 'date_iso': '2027-04-23', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 4, 23), 'date_display': '23 Apr 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Faroe Islands. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Great Prayer Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Great Prayer Day', 'date_iso': '2025-05-16', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 16), 'date_display': '16 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Faroe Islands.

Yes, Great Prayer Day is recognized as a public holiday in Faroe Islands. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Great Prayer Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Faroe Islands holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.