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2026 Denmark Holidays

See public holidays in Denmark for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Christmas Eve

181 days away

About Denmark holidays in 2026

In 2026, Denmark observes a number of public holidays, many of which are tied to religious observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and concludes with a cluster of holidays around Christmas. Spring sees a concentration of holidays, including Easter and Ascension Day, as well as Pentecost and Whit Monday. Constitution Day in June marks a significant national observance.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 15, 2026FridayBank closing day
May 24, 2026SundayPentecost
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 5, 2026FridayConstitution Day
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Denmark holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays occur in close succession during April and May.
  • Note the presence of both religious and national observances throughout the year.
  • The calendar includes a bank closing day in mid-May.
  • Observe the concentration of holidays at the beginning and end of the year.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Denmark in 2026 shows distinct clusters. A significant number of holidays fall in April and May, largely due to the movable feast of Easter and related Christian observances like Ascension Day and Pentecost. This period also includes a bank closing day.

The year begins and ends with holidays, with New Year's Day in January and a concentrated period of holidays from Christmas Eve through St. Stephen's Day in December. Constitution Day in June provides a mid-year national observance.

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