🇩🇰Denmark - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Denmark in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 15 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nytår | 2026-01-01 | 277 days ago | Public Holidays |
Fastelavn | 2026-02-16 | 231 days ago | Memorial Days |
Skærtorsdag | 2026-04-02 | 186 days ago | Public Holidays |
Langfredag | 2026-04-03 | 185 days ago | Public Holidays |
Påskesøndag | 2026-04-05 | 183 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden påskedag | 2026-04-06 | 182 days ago | Public Holidays |
1. maj | 2026-05-01 | 157 days ago | Memorial Days |
Mors Dag | 2026-05-10 | 148 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kristi Himmelfartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 144 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinsedag | 2026-05-24 | 134 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anden Pinsedag | 2026-05-25 | 133 days ago | Public Holidays |
Grundlovsdag | 2026-06-05 | 122 days ago | Memorial Days |
Juleaften | 2026-12-24 | 80 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Juledag | 2026-12-25 | 81 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Anden Juledag | 2026-12-26 | 82 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Kristi Himmelfartsdag: after taking time off, 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.