Public holidays

🇩🇰Denmark 2024

Public holidays
14
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
3
M
1
A
4
M
1
J
J
A
S
O
N
4
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Nytårsdag
Public
28
Mar
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Skærtorsdag
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Langfredag
Public
31
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Påskedag
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · 2. Påskedag
Public
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi Himmelfartsdag
Public
10
May
Bank closing day
Friday · Banklukkedag
Bank
19
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Pinsedag
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · 2. Pinsedag
Public
5
Jun
Constitution Day
Wednesday · Grundlovsdag
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Tuesday · Juleaftensdag
Bank
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Juledag / 1. juledag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · 2. juledag
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Tuesday · Nytårsaftensdag
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Denmark

In 2024, Denmark has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 6 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Constitution Day (June 5) to Christmas Eve (December 24): 202 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Bank closing day
May 10 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2024?+
Denmark has 14 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Denmark?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2024?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Denmark?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 31), Pentecost (May 19).