Denmark Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Denmark 2023

There are 16 officially recognized holidays in Denmark (11 Public Holidays, 5 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's Day
Nytår01 Jan 2023
FastelavnFastelavn20 Feb 2023
Maundy ThursdaySkærtorsdag06 Apr 2023
Good Friday
Langfredag07 Apr 2023
Easter Sunday
Påskesøndag09 Apr 2023
Easter Monday
Anden påskedag10 Apr 2023
Labour Day
1. maj01 May 2023
Prayer DayStore Bededag05 May 2023
Mother's Day
Mors Dag14 May 2023
Ascension Day
Kristi Himmelfartsdag18 May 2023
Pentecost
Pinsedag28 May 2023
Whit Monday
Anden Pinsedag29 May 2023
Constitution DayGrundlovsdag05 Jun 2023
Christmas Eve
Juleaften24 Dec 2023
Christmas Day
Juledag25 Dec 2023
Boxing Day
Anden Juledag26 Dec 2023