Public holidays

Denmark public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Denmark for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →

The best long weekends in Denmark, 2026

  • Langfredag — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • 2. Påskedag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • 2. Pinsedag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Juledag / 1. juledag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Nytårsdag — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Skærtorsdag — 2026-04-02 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Kristi Himmelfartsdag — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)

All Denmark public holidays in 2026

DateDayHoliday
2026-01-01ThursdayNytårsdag
2026-04-02ThursdaySkærtorsdag
2026-04-03FridayLangfredag
2026-04-05SundayPåskedag
2026-04-06Monday2. Påskedag
2026-05-14ThursdayKristi Himmelfartsdag
2026-05-24SundayPinsedag
2026-05-25Monday2. Pinsedag
2026-12-25FridayJuledag / 1. juledag
2026-12-26Saturday2. juledag

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