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2026 Greenland Holidays

See public holidays in Greenland for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

16

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

5 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

181 days away

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

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayGeneral Prayer Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 15, 2026FridayBank closing day
May 24, 2026SundayPentecost
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 21, 2026SundayUllortuneq
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew 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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