New Year's Day is a public holiday in Greenland, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Ukiortaaq. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameUkiortaaq
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryGL flag Greenland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Greenland?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Greenland.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Greenland. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Greenland, New Year's Day is known as "Ukiortaaq".

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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