Public holidays in Greenland, 2026
14 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Greenland drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Prayer Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 21 June | National Day | Sunday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Greenland have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Greenland?
Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.