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Denmark Public Holidays 2026

There are 10 public holidays in Denmark in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 10 public holidays Denmark marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
24 May 2026SundayPentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
25 May 2026MondayPentecost MondayWhit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2026Saturday2nd Christmas Day2nd Christmas Day is a national holiday in Denmark

Beyond the public holidays above, Denmark also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

See the Denmark holidays hub for every year.

Holidays in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Denmark in 2026?

There are 10 public holidays in Denmark in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Denmark?

The next holiday in Denmark is Christmas Day on 25 December 2026 (Friday).

Can I add Denmark 2026 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Denmark's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear 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.

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A holiday only helps your plans if the whole household knows about it. OneHaus imports Denmark's holidays into your shared calendar and keeps them up to date, so nobody has to copy a list across by hand. Read more in our guide to adding holidays and calendar feeds and how a family shared calendar moves the planning out of one person's head, or start your free trial.