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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Great Prayer Day
Friday, May 1, 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
3-Day Block
FRI
01
Holiday
SAT
02
Weekend
SUN
03
Weekend
3-day weekend (May 1 – May 3)
📣 Traveler notes
Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, located in the Arctic northeast of North America. Historically settled by Vikings in the 10th century, it is currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Respect the cultural terminology preferred by local inhabitants.
- Be aware that Greenlanders view themselves as a separate nation from Denmark.
- Avoid the term 'Eskimo,' which is considered a racist slur. Use 'Kalaalleq' (or Kalaallit) or 'Greenlander' when referring to native inhabitants. When discussing sovereignty, use 'Kingdom of Denmark' rather than 'Denmark.'
About this holiday
Store bededag (Great Prayer Day) is observed in Greenland and the Faroe Islands, falling on the fourth Friday after Easter (dates range from April 17 to May 21).