How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Danish Public Holidays 2026 (helligdage).
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Danish Public Holidays 2026 (helligdage). The longest long weekend lasts 5 days on 2–6 April 2026.
10 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
No holidays this month.
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 2Maundy Thursday
- 3Good Friday
- 5Easter Sunday
- 6Easter Monday
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 14Ascension Day
- 24Whit Sunday (Pentecost)
- 25Whit Monday
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Christmas Day
- 26Second Day of Christmas
Long Weekends in Denmark, 2026
Denmark has 3 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 5 days on 2–6 April 2026, covering Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
2–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
5 days
- Thu2Maundy ThursdayHoliday
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5Easter SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24Whit Sunday (Pentecost)Holiday
- Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Second Day of ChristmasHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Denmark Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Denmark has 10 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Second Day of Christmas).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Holiday |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Whit Sunday (Pentecost) | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Holiday |
Official source: Danish Public Holidays 2026 (helligdage) (The nationwide public holidays. Great Prayer Day (Store Bededag) was abolished as a public holiday with effect from 2024 and is no longer included. Constitution Day (5 June) and Christmas Eve (24 Dec) are not statutory public holidays but are days off in many workplaces and collective agreements; they are not listed. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Nationwide public holidays. Great Prayer Day (Store Bededag) was abolished as a public holiday from 2024. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
Download Denmark 2026 Holiday Data
The Denmark 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Denmark
Denmark is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.
Current season in Denmark
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2026?
There are 3 long-weekend periods in Denmark in 2026. The longest lasts 5 days on 2-6 April 2026, covering Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Denmark holiday calendar?
The official source is Danish Public Holidays 2026 (helligdage) (The nationwide public holidays. Great Prayer Day (Store Bededag) was abolished as a public holiday with effect from 2024 and is no longer included. Constitution Day (5 June) and Christmas Eve (24 Dec) are not statutory public holidays but are days off in many workplaces and collective agreements; they are not listed. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).