2026 Greenland Holidays
See public holidays in Greenland for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
Busiest Month
5 holidays
This Month
Holiday this month
About Greenland holidays in 2026
In 2026, Greenland observes a variety of holidays, many of which are tied to Christian observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and Epiphany. Spring sees a concentration of holidays, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, General Prayer Day, Ascension Day, and Pentecost. The summer solstice is marked by Ullortuneq. The year concludes with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | General Prayer Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | Bank closing day |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | Ullortuneq |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day |
| December 31, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Planning around Greenland holidays in 2026
- Many holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays.
- Several Christian observances occur consecutively in spring.
- Check specific dates for holidays that may vary annually.
- Note the proximity of holidays to weekends in April and May.
Holiday patterns in 2026
Greenland's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a significant concentration in the spring months, particularly April and May, with multiple Christian observances clustered together. This period also includes a bank closing day, further contributing to a busy stretch.
The year begins and ends with a few holidays, including New Year's Day and the Christmas season. The summer solstice holiday, Ullortuneq, provides a distinct observance mid-year.
There are notable quiet periods in the calendar, with no holidays observed in February, March, July, August, September, October, or November.
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