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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
14
Holiday
FRI
15
Bridge Day
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 15
📣 Traveler notes
Greenland is a vast, Arctic island with a history stretching back to the Viking era, and it remains an integral part of the Danish Realm.
- The local population maintains a strong identity, viewing Greenland as distinct from mainland Denmark.
- The local culture and identity are distinct from mainland Danish culture.
- The economy is significantly connected to Danish assistance.
About this holiday
Ascension Day (Greenland) is observed in Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and the world's largest island. Its economy is significantly reliant on support from Denmark.