Holidays in Denmark
Every public, bank and school holiday in Denmark for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
Denmark has 15 holidays in 2026: 10 public, 5 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayNytårsdag
February 2026
- FastelavnPassed
April 2026
- Maundy ThursdaySkærtorsdagPassed
- Good FridayLangfredagPassed
- Easter SundayPåskedag
- Easter MondayAnden påskedag
May 2026
- Labour Day1. majPassed
- Mother's DayMors DagPassed
- Ascension DayKristi HimmelfartsdagPassed
- PentecostPinsedagPassed
- Whit MondayAnden PinsedagPassed
June 2026
- Constitution DayGrundlovsdag
December 2026
- Christmas EveJuleaftensdagIn 45 daysRead the guide to Christmas Eve
- Christmas DayJuledagNext · In 46 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
- Boxing DayAnden JuledagIn 47 days
Festivals in Denmark
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Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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Independence Holidays
Explore a full directory of national and independence holidays in all European countries. Get to know the background, customs, and cultural significance of each, such as France's Bastille Day and Poland's Independence Day. Best for visitors, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in European heritage.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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