New Year's Eve is a public holiday in Greenland, observed on December 31, 2026. It is locally known as Ukiutoqaq. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Eve
Local NameUkiutoqaq
DateDecember 31, 2026
CountryGL flag Greenland
TypeBank School Optional
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Eve in Greenland?
New Year's Eve falls on December 31, 2026 in Greenland.
Is New Year's Eve a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Eve is an official public holiday in Greenland. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Eve called locally?
In Greenland, New Year's Eve is known as "Ukiutoqaq".

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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