Public holidays

🇩🇰Denmark 2026

Public holidays
14
in 2026
Next holiday
Christmas Eve
in 192d
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
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J
F
M
4
A
4
M
1
J
J
A
S
O
N
4
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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
Thursday · Nytårsdag
165d ago Public
2
Apr
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Skærtorsdag
74d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Langfredag
73d ago Public
5
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Påskedag
71d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · 2. Påskedag
70d ago Public
14
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi Himmelfartsdag
32d ago Public
15
May
Bank closing day
Friday · Banklukkedag
31d ago Bank
24
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Pinsedag
22d ago Public
25
May
Whit Monday
Monday · 2. Pinsedag
21d ago Public
5
Jun
Constitution Day
Friday · Grundlovsdag
10d ago Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Thursday · Juleaftensdag
in 192d Bank
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Juledag / 1. juledag
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · 2. juledag
in 194d Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Thursday · Nytårsaftensdag
in 199d Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Denmark

In 2026, Denmark has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 4. 7 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Bank closing day
May 15 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 25 · Monday
Constitution Day
June 5 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?+
Denmark has 14 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Denmark?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2026?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Denmark?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Pentecost (May 24), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).