Denmark Public Holidays 2026

In 2026, there are 10 public holidays across Denmark. The first falls on January 1, 2026 (Nytår) and the last on December 26, 2026 (Anden Juledag). Around 3 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.

This page lists every national public holiday in Denmark for 2026.
10
Public holidays
7
On weekdays
3
On weekends
HolidayDateWeekdayType
NytårJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayPublic holiday
SkærtorsdagApril 2, 2026ThursdayPublic holiday
LangfredagApril 3, 2026FridayPublic holiday
PåskesøndagApril 5, 2026SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Anden påskedagApril 6, 2026MondayPublic holiday
Kristi HimmelfartsdagMay 14, 2026ThursdayPublic holiday
PinsedagMay 24, 2026SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Anden PinsedagMay 25, 2026MondayPublic holiday
JuledagDecember 25, 2026FridayPublic holiday
Anden JuledagDecember 26, 2026SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday

The busiest stretch is April (4 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2026 holiday in Denmark, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Denmark.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?

Denmark has 10 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Nytår on January 1, 2026 and the last is Anden Juledag on December 26, 2026.

What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Denmark?

The first public holiday of 2026 is Nytår, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.

What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Denmark?

The final national public holiday of 2026 is Anden Juledag on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.

Are regional holidays included for Denmark?

No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Denmark are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.

Other years for Denmark

Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Denmark public holiday calendar across years:

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