Greenland (GL)
Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, known for its vast ice sheet, dramatic fjords, and indigenous Greenlandic (Kalaallit) culture.
Capital: Nuuk
Region: Americas
Language: Greenlandic
Currency: DKK (kr)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 95)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Greenland. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Ukiortaaq
Public holiday.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Skærtorsdag
Thursday before Easter; public holiday.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Langfredag
Easter public holiday.
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Påskedag
Easter public holiday.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
2. påskedag
Easter public holiday.
May 2026
Fri 1
Great Prayer Day Public Holiday
Store bededag
Greenland continues to observe Great Prayer Day (4th Friday after Easter = 1 May 2026) even after Denmark abolished it in 2024.
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Kristi himmelfartsdag
39 days after Easter.
Sun 24
Whit Sunday Public Holiday
Pinsedag
49 days after Easter.
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
2. pinsedag
50 days after Easter.
June 2026
Sun 21
National Day Public Holiday
Ullortuneq
Greenland National Day — celebrated on the summer solstice. Cultural events, traditional food, and outdoor celebrations across all towns.
December 2026
Thu 24
Christmas Eve Public Holiday
Juulliaraq
Major holiday; many services close early or all day.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Juullip ullua
Public holiday.
Sat 26
Second Day of Christmas Public Holiday
Juullip aappaa
Public holiday.
Thu 31
New Year's Eve Public Holiday
Ukiutoqaq
Many offices and services close.
Note: Some holidays in Greenland apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.