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Public Holidays in Greenland 2016

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    UkiortaaqPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4, Jan 5, Jan 7, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
  • Jan
    6

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    Kunngit pingasut ulluatObserved but not public holiday

    Epiphany

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4, Jan 5, Jan 7, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Sisamanngortoq illernartoqPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23, Mar 29 off

    Days off: Mar 23–297-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Tallimanngorneq tannaartoqPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23, Mar 29 off

    Days off: Mar 23–297-day weekend
  • Mar
    27

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    Poorskip ulluaPublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23, Mar 29 off

    Days off: Mar 23–297-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Poorskip-aappaaPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23, Mar 29 off

    Days off: Mar 23–297-day weekend
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    TussiarfikPublic holiday

    General Prayer Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 21 off

    Days off: Apr 21–244-day weekend
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    QilaliarfikPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 4, May 9 off

    Days off: May 4–96-day weekend
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    AtuanngiffikObserved but not public holiday

    Bank closing day

    Nationwide

    Take May 4, May 9 off

    Days off: May 4–96-day weekend
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    PiinsiPublic holidayWeekend

    Pentecost

    Nationwide

    Take May 17 off

    Days off: May 14–174-day weekend
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    Piinsip-aappaaPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Nationwide

    Take May 17 off

    Days off: May 14–174-day weekend
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    UllortuneqPublic holiday

    Ullortuneq

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 20, Jun 22, Jun 23, Jun 24 off

    Days off: Jun 18–269-day weekend
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    JuulliaraqObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    Juullip ulluaPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    Juullip-aappaaPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    UkiutoqaqObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    New Year's Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 13-day weekend

Public Holidays in Greenland

Ukiortaaq

1 Jan 2016

New Year's Day in Greenland is quiet and reflective after late-night celebrations. Communities slow down as people recover from fireworks and gatherings, often spending the day at home with family. Some cafes and local services may operate for limited hours, especially in larger towns.

Kunngit pingasut ulluat

6 Jan 2016

This is a public holiday in Greenland.

Sisamanngortoq illernartoq

24 Mar 2016

Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Easter period and has strong religious significance in Greenland’s Lutheran tradition. Church services are central to the day, and public life becomes noticeably calmer.

Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq

25 Mar 2016

Good Friday is observed with solemnity and respect, focusing on church attendance and quiet reflection. Social events are uncommon, and the day is largely reserved for rest and worship.

Poorskip ullua

27 Mar 2016

Easter Sunday is a joyful Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Families gather for meals and church services. The day is peaceful rather than festive, with minimal commercial activity.

Poorskip-aappaa

28 Mar 2016

Easter Monday extends the holiday with a relaxed, family-oriented mood. Many people enjoy time outdoors when weather permits or visit relatives. Some cafes and small businesses may open briefly.

Tussiarfik

22 Apr 2016

Great Prayer Day reflects Greenland’s Lutheran heritage and is traditionally devoted to prayer and contemplation. Public life slows significantly, with limited shopping and services.

Qilaliarfik

5 May 2016

Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ and is widely observed with church services. The pace of daily life is slow, and many people treat the day as a quiet break.

Atuanngiffik

6 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Greenland.

Piinsi

15 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Greenland.

Piinsip-aappaa

16 May 2016

Whit Monday provides an additional day of rest after Pentecost. Many people enjoy the extended break, spending time with family or relaxing at home.

Ullortuneq

21 Jun 2016

National Day (Ullortuneq) celebrates Greenlandic identity, culture, and self-rule. Even though it is not an official public holiday, it is one of the most culturally significant days of the year, with flags, traditional dress, music, speeches, and community events.

Juulliaraq

24 Dec 2016

Christmas Eve is one of the most important days of the year. Families gather after church services, singing hymns and sharing traditional meals. Many businesses close early as the focus shifts to family and tradition.

Juullip ullua

25 Dec 2016

Christmas Day is peaceful and family-centered. After the celebrations of Christmas Eve, the day is spent resting, visiting relatives, and enjoying the quiet winter atmosphere.

Juullip-aappaa

26 Dec 2016

This is a public holiday in Greenland.

Ukiutoqaq

31 Dec 2016

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with enthusiasm, fireworks, and social gatherings, often including two rounds of fireworks, one earlier in the evening and another at midnight. Shops and services typically close earlier in the day.

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