Denmark Public Holidays
Most Danish public holidays derive from the calendar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Easter cycle setting the dates of the movable feasts. In 2024 the long-standing Great Prayer Day was abolished as a public holiday.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Christmas Day
25 December 2026 (Friday), in 175 days
Upcoming public holidays
The holidays that matter most in Denmark
Christmas Day
Christmas Day (25 December) and the following 2nd Christmas Day (26 December) are both public holidays in Denmark.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day falls on the sixth Thursday after Easter and is one of several church holidays in the spring.
Pentecost
Pentecost, or Whitsun, is celebrated 50 days after Easter, with both the Sunday and the following Monday observed.
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How public holidays work in Denmark
Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Denmark treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Denmark have?
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Denmark?
The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 December 2026 (Friday).
Can I add Denmark holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Denmark's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.