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When is Great Prayer Day 2026?

Great Prayer Day 2026 is on Friday, May 1, 2026. It's marked in 2 countries, including Denmark and Greenland.

Great Prayer Day is a public holiday in Greenland

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Great Prayer Day 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇩🇰 DenmarkMay 1FridayObservance
🇬🇱 GreenlandMay 1FridayPublic holiday

Questions about Great Prayer Day

When is Great Prayer Day in 2026?
Great Prayer Day is on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Which countries celebrate Great Prayer Day?
Great Prayer Day is marked in 2 countries: Denmark and Greenland.
Is Great Prayer Day a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Greenland. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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