Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Greenland, observed on December 24, 2026. It is locally known as Juulliaraq. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Eve
Local NameJuulliaraq
DateDecember 24, 2026
CountryGL flag Greenland
TypeBank School Optional
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Eve in Greenland?
Christmas Eve falls on December 24, 2026 in Greenland.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Eve is an official public holiday in Greenland. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Eve called locally?
In Greenland, Christmas Eve is known as "Juulliaraq".

All Public Holidays in Greenland GL flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Bank School Optional
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 General Prayer Day Public
2026-05-15 Bank closing day Bank School Optional
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-06-21 Ullortuneq Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Bank School Optional
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-12-31 New Year's Eve Bank School Optional

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