GreenlandvsDenmark
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
10
Days you're both off
2
Only Greenland
0
Only Denmark
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greenland has 12 nationwide public holidays and Denmark has 10, so Greenland gets 2 more days off. They line up on 10 dates, including Ukiortaaq, Sisamanngortoq illernartoq, Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq and Poorskip ullua.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greenland has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Denmark (3 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); Denmark offers 4 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Greenland and April in Denmark.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greenland
Denmark is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Denmark
Greenland is working these days.
None.