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Public Holiday
Nationwide
General Prayer Day
Friday, April 23, 2027
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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
3-Day Block
FRI
23
Holiday
SAT
24
Weekend
SUN
25
Weekend
3-day weekend (April 23 – April 25)
📣 Traveler notes
Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island located in the Arctic far northeast of North America. It has a long history of habitation by Arctic peoples and was settled by Vikings in the 10th century. Today, it is part of the Danish Realm.
- Be mindful of preferred local terminology regarding identity and sovereignty.
- Respect local culture and historical context.
- Avoid outdated or offensive terminology when referring to the indigenous population.
- Avoid using the term 'Eskimo,' as it is considered a racist slur. Native inhabitants are referred to as Kalaalleq (plural Kalaallit), though 'Greenlander' is also acceptable. When referencing Danish sovereignty, use the 'Kingdom of Denmark' rather than 'Denmark.'
About this holiday
Store bededag (General Prayer Day) is a holiday observed on the fourth Friday after Easter. It is celebrated in both Greenland and the Faroe Islands, where it is known as dýri biðidagur. The date falls between April 17 and May 21.