Holiday Guide for Greenland in 2020

Greenland 2020

Greenland
2020

Greenland information

Greenland is the world's largest island. It is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Population: 56,367
Capital: Nuuk
Calling Code: (299)
Time Zone: 0 UTC
Currency: Danish krone
Language: Greenlandic

List of National Holidays in Greenland in 2020

	Wednesday January 1st New Year's Day Greenland: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday January 6th Long Weekend! Epiphany Greenland: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
	Thursday April 9th Maundy Thursday Greenland: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
	Friday April 10th Long Weekend! Good Friday Greenland: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Monday April 13th Long Weekend! Easter Monday Greenland: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
	Friday May 8th Long Weekend! General Prayer Day Greenland: Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day
	Thursday May 21st Ascension Day Greenland: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
	Monday June 1st Long Weekend! Whit Monday Greenland: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
	Sunday June 21st Ullortuneq Greenland: Means 'longest day' and is celebrated on the Summer Solstice on either 20 or 21 June
	Thursday December 24th Christmas Eve Greenland: Danes celebrate three days of Christmas, starting early on December 24th in the evening.
	Friday December 25th Long Weekend! Christmas Day Greenland: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Saturday December 26th Second Day of Christmas Greenland: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
	Thursday December 31st New Year's Eve Greenland: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

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