Good Friday 2025
Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Greenland Public Holidays
Description
Good Friday in Greenland is a public holiday linked to Christianity. It is a quiet day for many people, when communities and churches mark an important moment in the Christian story of Jesus.
The holiday remembers the day Christians believe Jesus was crucified and died. It is part of Holy Week, the days leading up to Easter Sunday, which celebrates Jesus rising from the dead.
Good Friday always falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday. The date changes every year because Easter is based on the moon and the spring equinox, so Good Friday moves with that calculation.
In Greenland the day is significant for faith and reflection. It gives people time to think about sacrifice, suffering, and hope, themes that are central to Christian belief and to the meaning of Easter.
Traditions
On Good Friday in Greenland people often attend solemn church services. Churches fill with hymns, organ music and Bible readings. Communities keep the day quiet, with many shops and offices closed so families can focus on calm and reflection.
Families gather for simple meals. Traditional Greenlandic foods such as fish, seafood and dried meat can be served alongside bread and coffee. In some places people bring flowers or candles to church, and share stories about family life while keeping celebrations low key.
Other customs include visiting relatives, helping with household chores and keeping noise to a minimum. In small settlements people may pause outdoor work for part of the day and gather for communal worship or quiet conversation.
Travel Tips
Many shops, offices, and some museums close early or stay closed on Good Friday. Plan transport ahead because flights, ferries, and buses may run reduced schedules. Carry cash since small shops in smaller towns may not accept cards.
Join community events or quiet outdoor walks to enjoy the day respectfully. Dress warm and check weather and ice conditions before hiking. Book tours, restaurants, and accommodations in advance to avoid last minute shortages and travel delays.