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Flag rules in Faroe Islands

The 27 calendar days and times apply to Faroese public buildings. They create no general private duty to fly the flag. The Flag Act more generally governs the flag's design, placement and respectful use.

08:00 / ☀︎hoist at 08:00, not before sunrise
←☾lower at the preceding whole hour before sunset
21:00lower latest

Hoisting and lowering

  • On public buildings, the flag is hoisted at 08:00, but not before sunrise, and lowered at the first whole hour before sunset, but no later than 21:00.
  • The rule applies to public buildings and imposes no general private duty.
  • Tinganes flies flags daily; on certain Nordic neighbours' days, a location-specific display is also prescribed and does not apply to every flagpole.

Half-mast

  • On Good Friday, the covered public buildings fly at half-mast throughout the flagging period.
  • On 1 November, the flag is flown at half-mast all day in memory of those lost at sea.
  • The reviewed provisions prescribe no general private mourning procedure.

Flag type and vessels

  • Vessels registered in the Faroe Islands must fly Merkið, except state vessels.
  • No other flag may occupy the national flag's position; on a boat or vessel, it is flown at the stern or on the aftmost mast.
  • The reviewed laws set no separate display time for a private pennant.

Condition and use

  • Merkið has proportions of 8:11 and the prescribed colours; no other marks may be added.
  • On buildings, the pole may stand upright on the roof, project suitably from the facade or stand on the ground.
  • The flag may not be treated disrespectfully, and advertising use is principally limited to Faroese products.

Folding the flag

  • The reviewed Faroese laws prescribe no special folding method.
  • A special fold should therefore not be presented as a legal requirement; instead preserve the flag's correct design and treat it respectfully.

Funerals and deaths

  • Good Friday and 1 November are calendar-based half-mast days for the covered public buildings.
  • The reviewed laws do not prescribe when or how private individuals should fly at half-mast after a death or at a funeral.