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.
Next holiday
Christmas Day
25 December 2026 (Friday), in 175 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 10 public holidays Denmark marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Pentecost 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 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | 2nd 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.
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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?
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