Public holidays in Denmark
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 10 Public
- 5 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 16 | Monday | Fastelavn | Observance |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Observance |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| June 5 | Friday | Constitution Day | Observance |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?
- Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Denmark in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Denmark fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Boxing Day.