Holidays in Greenland in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Greenland in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Greenland.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Greenland
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Epiphany Greenland
January 6 2026, Tuesday
National
March Equinox Greenland
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Daylight Saving Time starts Greenland
March 28 2026, Saturday
Clock change
Maundy Thursday Greenland
April 2 2026, Thursday
National
Good Friday Greenland
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Greenland
April 5 2026, Sunday
Local holiday
Easter Monday Greenland
April 6 2026, Monday
National
May Day Greenland
May 1 2026, Friday
Half day
Great Prayer Day Greenland
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Ascension Day Greenland
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
Whit Monday Greenland
May 25 2026, Monday
National
National Day Greenland
June 21 2026, Sunday
National
June Solstice Greenland
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
September Equinox Greenland
September 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Daylight Saving Time ends Greenland
October 24 2026, Saturday
Clock change
December Solstice Greenland
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Greenland
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day Greenland
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Greenland
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
New Year's Eve Greenland
December 31 2026, Thursday
National