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Denmark holidays 2026.

Denmark public holidays 2026 — search the holiday calendar for public holidays, bank holidays, optional dates, observances, and local names.

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Dates to know
in Denmark.

24holiday dates
Public holidayBank holidayOptional / regionalObservance

January

2 dates

Nytårsdag

Public holiday

New Year's Day

Nytårsdag

Public holiday

February

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

March

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

April

8 dates

Skærtorsdag

Public holiday

Maundy Thursday

Skærtorsdag

Public holiday

Langfredag

Public holiday

Good Friday

Langfredag

Public holiday

Påskedag

Public holiday

Easter Sunday

Påskedag

Public holiday

Anden påskedag

Public holiday

Easter Monday

2. Påskedag

Public holiday

May

7 dates

Kristi himmelfartsdag

Public holiday

Ascension Day

Kristi Himmelfartsdag

Public holiday

Bank closing day

Banklukkedag

Bank holiday

Pinsedag

Public holiday

Pentecost

Pinsedag

Public holiday

Anden pinsedag

Public holiday

Whit Monday

2. Pinsedag

Public holiday

June

1 date

Constitution Day

Grundlovsdag

Bank holiday

July

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

August

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

September

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

October

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

November

No listed dates

No holiday dates for this month.

December

6 dates

Christmas Eve

Juleaftensdag

Bank holiday

Juledag

Public holiday

Christmas Day

Juledag / 1. juledag

Public holiday

Anden juledag

Public holiday

St. Stephen's Day

2. juledag

Public holiday

New Year's Eve

Nytårsaftensdag

Bank holiday

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About this holiday calendar

Plan 2026 in
Denmark.

The Denmark public holidays calendar for 2026 is a practical reference for work schedules, school planning, travel, customer support coverage, payroll deadlines, and family events. It brings the year’s dates into one searchable page so you can scan by month instead of checking several separate lists.

This Denmark holiday list for 2026 includes Nytårsdag, New Year's Day, Skærtorsdag, Maundy Thursday, Langfredag, Good Friday, Påskedag. Each entry preserves the holiday name, local name when one is supplied, and category. Public holiday, bank holiday, optional or regional date, and observance are different signals, so the label matters when you are deciding whether offices, banks, schools, or public services will close.

Use the search field on this Denmark holiday calendar when you already know part of a holiday name, or filter the 2026 list by category to focus on nationwide public holidays or regional observances. The country and year remain in the URL, making this page easy to bookmark or share with a team. Switch to the full Denmark calendar view when you want to see weekends, every month, and each holiday marker in its position on the grid.

The Denmark holiday calendar for 2026 includes listed dates across January, April, May, June, December and is intended as a planning reference for the Europe region. Holiday schedules can be changed by local authorities, and regional or religious dates may have different coverage than nationwide holidays. Confirm a critical closure or deadline with the relevant Denmark authority before making a final commitment.

Helpful answers

Questions about
Denmark holidays.

What are the public holidays in Denmark in 2026?

This page lists 24 holiday and observance dates for Denmark in 2026, grouped by month and labeled by category.

Does the Denmark holiday calendar include regional dates?

Yes. The Denmark holiday calendar for 2026 can include public holidays, bank holidays, optional or regional holidays, and observances. Check the category label and local authority before treating a regional date as a nationwide day off.

Can I search the Denmark holiday list for 2026?

Yes. Use the holiday search field to filter the 24 listed Denmark dates by English name, local name, or holiday type, then use the year selector to compare 2026 with the other available year.