Holidays · Denmark
Denmark Public Holidays 2026
🇩🇰 Complete list of national and public holidays in Denmark for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Nytårsdag (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| April 2, 2026 | Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) | Thursday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Langfredag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 5, 2026 | Påskedag (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | 2. påskedag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Kristi himmelfartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 24, 2026 | Pinsedag (Whit Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| May 25, 2026 | 2. pinsedag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| June 5, 2026 | Grundlovsdag (Constitution Day) | Friday | observed |
| December 25, 2026 | Juledag (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | 2. juledag (Boxing Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Nytårsdag (New Year) | Friday | national |
| March 25, 2027 | Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) | Thursday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Langfredag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 28, 2027 | Påskedag (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | 2. påskedag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Kristi himmelfartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 16, 2027 | Pinsedag (Whit Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | 2. pinsedag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| June 5, 2027 | Grundlovsdag (Constitution Day) | Saturday | observed |
| December 25, 2027 | Juledag (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | 2. juledag (Boxing Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Denmark have?
11 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Denmark?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Denmark?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.