Public holidays in Denmark 2026
Denmark has 10 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December, in 55 days.
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Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day Nytårsdag |
| Thursday | Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag |
| Friday | Good Friday Langfredag |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday Påskedag |
| Monday | Easter Monday Anden påskedag |
| Thursday | Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag |
| Sunday | Pentecost Pinsedag |
| Monday | Pentecost Monday Anden pinsedag |
| Friday | Christmas Day Next Juledag |
| Saturday | Second Day of Christmas Anden juledag |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day Nytårsdag |
| Thursday | Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag |
| Friday | Good Friday Langfredag |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday Påskedag |
| Monday | Easter Monday Anden påskedag |
| Thursday | Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag |
| Sunday | Pentecost Pinsedag |
| Monday | Pentecost Monday Anden pinsedag |
| Saturday | Christmas Day Juledag |
| Sunday | Second Day of Christmas Anden juledag |
Other holidays and observances in 2026
Not a day off for everyone: half days, bank holidays, optional and religious holidays, observances.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | Workers' Day Optional Arbejdernes kampdag |
| Friday | Constitution Day Optional Grundlovsdag |
| Thursday | Christmas Eve Optional Juleaftensdag |
| Thursday | New Year's Eve Optional Nytårsaften |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Denmark in 2026?
10 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Second Day of Christmas on 26 December.
When is the next public holiday in Denmark?
Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December, in 55 days.
Is today a public holiday in Denmark?
No. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December, in 55 days.