Whit Monday in Greenland

Place in the calendar

Greenland’s public holiday information lists Whit Sunday and Whit Monday together as Whitsun. Visit Greenland describes Whit Sunday as seven weeks after Easter and Whit Monday as the following day; the dates therefore move from year to year.[1][2]

In Christian tradition, Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Church. Whit Monday is the Monday after Pentecost Sunday, extending the Whitsun observance into the start of the week.[5]

Public holiday status and time off

Whit Monday is listed as a public holiday in Greenland. Info Norden says employees at most workplaces usually have public holidays off, so time off is the usual arrangement rather than a guarantee stated for every worker or job.[1]

A Greenlandic collective agreement also includes Whit Monday among weekday public holidays and sets out additional pay for covered workers who work on one. The agreement’s terms concern its covered workers; they do not establish a single rule for every employee in Greenland.[3]

What is open

Greenland has no Closing Days Act, according to Info Norden, so shops may decide whether to open. Shops commonly close on public holidays, especially in smaller towns and settlements; in larger towns, larger supermarkets are normally the ones open. Check a particular shop’s hours before making plans.[1]

Nuup Bussii lists Whit Monday among the days when its buses run on weekend and holiday timetables. This information applies to Nuuk’s bus service, so check local transport arrangements elsewhere in Greenland separately.[4]

Local observances

Whit Monday is part of Greenland’s public holiday calendar. Check local listings for meals, customs, events or regional traditions. The official calendar lists no substitute or observed day.[1][2]