Public holidays

🇩🇰Denmark 2027

Public holidays
14
in 2027
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
5
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
4
M
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
Friday · Nytårsdag
Public
25
Mar
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Skærtorsdag
Public
26
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Langfredag
Public
28
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Påskedag
Public
29
Mar
Easter Monday
Monday · 2. Påskedag
Public
6
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Kristi Himmelfartsdag
Public
7
May
Bank closing day
Friday · Banklukkedag
Bank
16
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Pinsedag
Public
17
May
Whit Monday
Monday · 2. Pinsedag
Public
5
Jun
Constitution Day
Saturday · Grundlovsdag
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Friday · Juleaftensdag
Bank
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Saturday · Juledag / 1. juledag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Sunday · 2. juledag
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Friday · Nytårsaftensdag
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Denmark

In 2027, Denmark has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 4. 7 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Bank closing day
May 7 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
Christmas Eve
December 24 · Friday
New Year's Eve
December 31 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2027?+
Denmark has 14 official public holidays in 2027, with March being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Denmark?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2027?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Denmark?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 28), Pentecost (May 16), Constitution Day (June 5), Christmas Day (December 25), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).