Maximise your leave

Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Denmark

Denmark’s 2026 public holidays create 7 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.

The best long weekends to book in Denmark, 2026

  • Langfredag 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • 2. Påskedag 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • 2. Pinsedag 2026-05-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Juledag / 1. juledag 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Nytårsdag 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Skærtorsdag 2026-04-02 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Kristi Himmelfartsdag 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.

Get your full optimised year

The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.

Plan your 2026 leave in Denmark

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