List of National Holidays in Denmark 2026
11
public holidays
8
during weekdays
Skærtorsdag
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Denmark?
Skærtorsdag
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Working Days in 2026
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Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
May | 31 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
September | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
October | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
November | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
December | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
| Total | 365 | 253 | 2024 | 1012 |
| Average | 21.1 | 168.7 | 84.3 |
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2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Denmark. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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April 2026
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December 2026
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List of National Holidays in Denmark 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Nytår | Thursday |
| April 2, 2026 | Skærtorsdag | Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Langfredag | Friday |
| April 5, 2026 | Påskedag | Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Anden Påskedag | Monday |
| May 14, 2026 | Kristi Himmelfartsdag | Thursday |
| May 24, 2026 | Pinse | Sunday |
| May 25, 2026 | Anden Pinsedag | Monday |
| December 24, 2026 | Juleaften | Thursday |
| December 25, 2026 | Juledag | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Anden Juledag | Saturday |
Nytår
January 1, 2026
Skærtorsdag
April 2, 2026
Langfredag
April 3, 2026
Påskedag
April 5, 2026
Anden Påskedag
April 6, 2026
Kristi Himmelfartsdag
May 14, 2026
Pinse
May 24, 2026
Anden Pinsedag
May 25, 2026
Juleaften
December 24, 2026
Juledag
December 25, 2026
Anden Juledag
December 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark has 11 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 8 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.