National Flag Day in 2025
On 25 April 1940 the British authorities recognised the Faroese flag (Merkið) as the civil ensign of the Faroe Islands.
When is National Flag Day?
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 |
The flag of the Faroe Islands has the Norwegian colours in a different arrangement. This recalls that they were once part of Norway.
The Løgting decided in 1949 that April 25th would be the Faroese Flag Day. In 1955, the Flag Day became a School Holiday
The name Føroyar (Faroe Islands) is derived from old Norse and means Sheep Islands, a name given by the Viking age settlers.