Public Holidays in Greenland
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Greenland for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Ukiortaaq New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Tue, January 6 Tuesday |
Kunngit pingasut ulluat Epiphany |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Thu, April 2 Thursday |
Sisamanngortoq illernartoq Maundy Thursday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, April 5 Sunday |
Poorskip ullua Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Poorskip-aappaa Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Tussiarfik General Prayer Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Qilaliarfik Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 15 Friday |
Atuanngiffik Bank closing day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, May 24 Sunday |
Piinsi Pentecost |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Piinsip-aappaa Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, June 21 Sunday |
Ullortuneq | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, December 24 Thursday |
Juulliaraq Christmas Eve |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Juullip ullua Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Juullip-aappaa St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, December 31 Thursday |
Ukiutoqaq New Year's Eve |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Ukiortaaq New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, January 6 Wednesday |
Kunngit pingasut ulluat Epiphany |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, March 25 Thursday |
Sisamanngortoq illernartoq Maundy Thursday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, March 28 Sunday |
Poorskip ullua Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Poorskip-aappaa Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 23 Friday |
Tussiarfik General Prayer Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Qilaliarfik Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 7 Friday |
Atuanngiffik Bank closing day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, May 16 Sunday |
Piinsi Pentecost |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Piinsip-aappaa Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, June 21 Monday |
Ullortuneq | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, December 24 Friday |
Juulliaraq Christmas Eve |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Juullip ullua Christmas Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Juullip-aappaa St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 31 Friday |
Ukiutoqaq New Year's Eve |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
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Holiday data for Greenland is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: GL · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.