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Public holidays in Greenland

dates, names and what's closed

Greenland
Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Greenland's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Greenland

  • Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Juulliaraq
  • Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Juullip ullua
  • Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · Juullip-aappaa
  • Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve · Ukiutoqaq
  • Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Ukiortaaq
  • Wednesday 6 January 2027Epiphany · Kunngit pingasut ulluat
  • Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Sisamanngortoq illernartoq
  • Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq
  • Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Poorskip ullua
  • Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday · Poorskip-aappaa
  • Friday 23 April 2027General Prayer Day · Tussiarfik
  • Thursday 6 May 2027Ascension Day · Qilaliarfik
  • Friday 7 May 2027Bank closing day · Atuanngiffik
  • Sunday 16 May 2027Pentecost · Piinsi
  • Monday 17 May 2027Whit Monday · Piinsip-aappaa
  • Monday 21 June 2027Ullortuneq
All 2026 holidays in Greenland
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Flights & hotels for Greenland

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Greenland?
Christmas Eve — Thursday 24 December.
How many public holidays does Greenland have?
Greenland has 16 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in Greenland?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting Greenland during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Are shops open on Sundays in Greenland?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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