🇩🇰Denmark 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Denmark in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nytår | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
Fastelavn | 2021-02-15 | 2051 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skærtorsdag | 2021-04-01 | 2006 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2021-04-02 | 2005 days ago | Public Holidays |
Påskesøndag | 2021-04-04 | 2003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden påskedag | 2021-04-05 | 2002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Store Bededag | 2021-04-30 | 1977 days ago | Public Holidays |
1. maj | 2021-05-01 | 1976 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mors Dag | 2021-05-09 | 1968 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag | 2021-05-13 | 1964 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinsedag | 2021-05-23 | 1954 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Pinsedag | 2021-05-24 | 1953 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grundlovsdag | 2021-06-05 | 1941 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juleaften | 2021-12-24 | 1739 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juledag | 2021-12-25 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Juledag | 2021-12-26 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
Denmark 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Denmark has 11 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Nytår: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Skærtorsdag: 2021-04-01 to 2021-04-05, 5 consecutive days
- Store Bededag: 2021-04-30 to 2021-05-02, 3 consecutive days
- Pinsedag: 2021-05-22 to 2021-05-24, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Kristi Himmelfartsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
In 2021, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Denmark provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.