Prayer Day

Prayer Day has already passed this year. It was 194 days ago (Saturday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on May 1 next year.

Yes, Prayer Day is an official public holiday in Kalaallit Nunaat. Dates are set by Kalaallit Nunaat's official holiday calendar.

Prayer Day falls on Saturday, Friday, May 1, 2026. Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Saturday Month: May Country: Kalaallit Nunaat

Here are the upcoming dates for Prayer Day in Kalaallit Nunaat: • 2026: May 1 (Friday) • 2027: April 23 (Friday) • 2028: May 12 (Friday) • 2029: April 27 (Friday) • 2030: May 17 (Friday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Kalaallit Nunaat's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Prayer Day is not currently observed as a substitute day in Kalaallit Nunaat for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Friday, May 1, 2026 (Saturday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Prayer Day. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-05-01 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Prayer Day has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Prayer Day for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Kalaallit Nunaat were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Friday, May 1, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Prayer Day again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Prayer Day on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Kalaallit Nunaat 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Prayer Day in Kalaallit Nunaat: we use the official date Friday, May 1, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Kalaallit Nunaat's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Prayer Day Country: Kalaallit Nunaat Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Weekday: Saturday Year: 2027 Status: 194 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: May 12 Upcoming years tracked: 4