🇩🇰Denmark 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Denmark in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 15 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nytår | 2026-01-01 | 269 days ago | Public Holidays |
Fastelavn | 2026-02-16 | 223 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skærtorsdag | 2026-04-02 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2026-04-03 | 177 days ago | Public Holidays |
Påskesøndag | 2026-04-05 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden påskedag | 2026-04-06 | 174 days ago | Public Holidays |
1. maj | 2026-05-01 | 149 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mors Dag | 2026-05-10 | 140 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 136 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinsedag | 2026-05-24 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Pinsedag | 2026-05-25 | 125 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grundlovsdag | 2026-06-05 | 114 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juleaften | 2026-12-24 | 88 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Juledag | 2026-12-25 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Anden Juledag | 2026-12-26 | 90 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Denmark 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026. 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 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Skærtorsdag: 2026-04-02 to 2026-04-06, 5 consecutive days
- Pinsedag: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Juledag: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Nytår: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Kristi Himmelfartsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 3 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 4 public holidays.