Holiday Calendar
Greenland Public Holidays 2026
Official national and public holidays for Greenland in 2026.
Greenland is the last great frontier of Arctic travel — a land of superlatives so extreme they border on the unbelievable. As the world's largest island, it stretches across an area larger than Western Europe, yet its population of just 56,000 people clings almost entirely to a narrow coastal strip around a landmass buried under up to 3 kilometres of…
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16
Next Holiday
Pentecost
Days Until Next
3
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
|
Ukiortaaq | New Year's Day | Public |
|
Jan 6, 2026
Tuesday
|
Kunngit pingasut ulluat | Epiphany | Bank, School, Optional |
|
Apr 2, 2026
Thursday
|
Sisamanngortoq illernartoq | Maundy Thursday | Public |
|
Apr 3, 2026
Friday
|
Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq | Good Friday | Public |
|
Apr 5, 2026
Sunday
|
Poorskip ullua | Easter Sunday | Public |
|
Apr 6, 2026
Monday
|
Poorskip-aappaa | Easter Monday | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Tussiarfik | General Prayer Day | Public |
|
May 14, 2026
Thursday
|
Qilaliarfik | Ascension Day | Public |
|
May 15, 2026
Friday
|
Atuanngiffik | Bank closing day | Bank, School, Optional |
|
May 24, 2026
Sunday
|
Piinsi | Pentecost | Public |
|
May 25, 2026
Monday
|
Piinsip-aappaa | Whit Monday | Public |
|
Jun 21, 2026
Sunday
|
Ullortuneq | Ullortuneq | Public |
|
Dec 24, 2026
Thursday
|
Juulliaraq | Christmas Eve | Bank, School, Optional |
|
Dec 25, 2026
Friday
|
Juullip ullua | Christmas Day | Public |
|
Dec 26, 2026
Saturday
|
Juullip-aappaa | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
|
Dec 31, 2026
Thursday
|
Ukiutoqaq | New Year's Eve | Bank, School, Optional |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Greenland have in 2026?
Greenland has 16 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Greenland?
The next public holiday in Greenland is Pentecost on May 24, 2026.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Greenland?
Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Greenland. ATMs remain accessible.
Do shops open on public holidays in Greenland?
This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Greenland.
Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Greenland?
Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Greenland in 2026.
Are public holidays paid days off in Greenland?
In Greenland, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.
Are there long weekends in Greenland in 2026?
Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Greenland for 2026.
Do public holidays in Greenland affect travel and transport?
Yes. On major public holidays in Greenland, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.