GreenlandvsCanada
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
9
Only Greenland
5
Only Canada
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greenland has 12 nationwide public holidays and Canada has 8, so Greenland gets 4 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Ukiortaaq, Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq and Juullip ullua.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greenland has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Canada (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Greenland offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Canada offers 5 and 1. Greenland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Greenland and September in Canada.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greenland
Canada is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Canada
Greenland is working these days.