21 June 1985 (National Day, 41 years). Chosen narrowly (14 votes to 11) over a Nordic cross design.
Designed byThue Christiansen (1985).
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
White#FFFFFF
White depicts the ice cap and glaciers, which cover more than four fifths of the island; the white half of the disc, the icebergs and pack ice.
Red#D00C33 · Pantone 186 C
Red depicts the ocean; the red half of the disc, the sun sinking into the sea.
Symbols & elements
Disc
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Two equal horizontal bands, white on top, red below, with a large counter-changed disc offset toward the hoist: its upper half red (on the white), its lower half white (on the red).
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Greenland
The flag is honoured on 21 June, National Day.
It is often flown alongside the Danish flag.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
It is the only flag of a Nordic country or territory that does not bear a Nordic cross.
