🇩🇰Denmark - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Denmark in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nytår | 2021-01-01 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
Fastelavn | 2021-02-15 | 2057 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skærtorsdag | 2021-04-01 | 2012 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2021-04-02 | 2011 days ago | Public Holidays |
Påskesøndag | 2021-04-04 | 2009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden påskedag | 2021-04-05 | 2008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Store Bededag | 2021-04-30 | 1983 days ago | Public Holidays |
1. maj | 2021-05-01 | 1982 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mors Dag | 2021-05-09 | 1974 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag | 2021-05-13 | 1970 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinsedag | 2021-05-23 | 1960 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Pinsedag | 2021-05-24 | 1959 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grundlovsdag | 2021-06-05 | 1947 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juleaften | 2021-12-24 | 1745 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juledag | 2021-12-25 | 1744 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Juledag | 2021-12-26 | 1743 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.