Greenland Public Holidays 2025
Greenland has 14 public holidays and 0 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Epiphany | public |
| 17 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 16 May | Fri | Prayer Day | public |
| 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day | public |
| 8 Jun | Sun | Pentecost | public |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Whit Monday | public |
| 21 Jun | Sat | National Day | public |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Greenland's Holidays
Greenland holds a few central holidays that blend national pride, religion, and Inuit culture. The most important day is June 21, the summer solstice and national day, when towns celebrate with flags, songs, community meals, and traditional dancing.
Religious holidays from Christianity are public holidays. These include New Year, Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, and related days. May 1 is Labour Day and is observed. Many public services close and people spend time with family or in nature.
Cultural life centers on summer festivals, local town days, and hunting and fishing traditions. These events keep Inuit customs alive, with drum dancing, storytelling, seal and fish feasts, and gatherings that mix modern and traditional Greenlandic life.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Greenland mix Inuit traditions and Danish influences. Families often travel between towns to celebrate together. People wear colorful national costumes for special events. Singing and drum dancing keep old stories alive and bring everyone closer.
Food is important and often shared. Meals feature local foods like seal, fish, shrimp and dried meats. Coffee and cakes are served at gatherings. Toasts honor ancestors and community.
Public celebrations include parades, speeches and concerts. Town squares fill with music, flags and stalls. Children play games while elders tell stories. The mood is warm and communal, even in the cold Arctic landscape.
Travel Tips
Many shops, museums and government offices close or have short hours around Christmas and New Year. Small settlements may shut more fully, so plan errands before holidays. Always check local opening times in advance.
Air and ferry schedules are reduced and can change due to weather. Flights between towns are limited during holidays. Book transport early and allow extra travel days for delays or cancellations.
Towns are busiest on main holidays and during school vacations. Popular tours and hotels fill up fast. Reserve activities and lodging well ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Bring warm clothes and layers. Carry extra food and medicine for small settlements. Keep copies of schedules and emergency contacts. Have local currency and a charged phone.