Holidays in Greenland 2025

There are 13 public holidays in Greenland in 2025, one of which falls on the weekend: National Day.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2025, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday has both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Epiphany
Epiphany, called Three Kings' Day, is an important religious festival celebrating the three kings' visit. It is celebrated on January 6, 2025.

Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, an important Christian holiday commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and the Washing of the Feet. It falls on April 17, 2025.

Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 18, 2025.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 21, 2025.

Great Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day was introduced in the Church of Denmark in 1686 by King Christian V, and it was the day of prayer, fasting, and penitence. The holiday falls on May 16, 2025.

Ascension Day
Also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It falls on May 29, 2025.

Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2025, the holiday falls on June 9.

National Day
National Day is celebrated on June 21, 2025, which marks the longest and brightest day of the year. This holiday was introduced in 1983. On this special occasion, people adorn their finest attire, come together, sing, and celebrate with their entire community.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2025, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends. The holiday has three days, including Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Boxing Day.

Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2025.

The following is the list of public holidays in Greenland 2025.

Please also check the working days in Greenland in 2025.