Denmark (DK)
Denmark is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy in Northern Europe — the southernmost of the Scandinavian nations — celebrated for its pioneering design aesthetic (Royal Copenhagen, Bang & Olufsen, Lego), the concept of hygge (cosiness and togetherness), the world's best work-life balance, free world-class universities, a welfare state that ranks among the globe's most generous, and Copenhagen consistently topping global rankings for sustainability, cycling infrastructure, and quality of life.
Capital: Copenhagen
Region: Europe
Language: Danish
Currency: DKK (kr)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 82)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays in Denmark. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Nytårsdag
Public holiday. Celebrated with fireworks on New Year's Eve (nytårsaften) — Copenhagen hosts one of Europe's biggest fireworks displays in the Town Hall Square.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Skærtorsdag
The Thursday before Easter. Public holiday in Denmark. Most businesses close at midday or remain closed all day.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Langfredag
Public holiday. A sombre day in the Lutheran calendar. Most shops and businesses are closed.
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
1. Påskedag
Easter Sunday — public holiday. Traditional Easter lunch (påskefrokost) with family, similar to Christmas lunch but with spring foods.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
2. Påskedag
The day after Easter Sunday — public holiday in Denmark. Many Danes use the 4-day Easter weekend for short trips.
May 2026
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Kristi Himmelfartsdag
Ascension Thursday — 39 days after Easter. Public holiday. Danes sometimes take the following Friday off to create a long weekend (bro dag — bridge day). Businesses should check if bridging Fridays affect staffing.
Sun 24
Whit Sunday (Pentecost) Public Holiday
Pinsedag
Whit Sunday — 49 days after Easter. Public holiday.
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
2. Pinsedag
Whit Monday — the day after Pentecost. Public holiday. Creates a Whitsun long weekend.
June 2026
Fri 5
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Grundlovsdag
Denmark's Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the first Danish constitution on 5 June 1849. Not a full day off by law — many private sector employees work a half day; public sector usually has the full day off. Note: Store Bededag (Great Prayer Day) was abolished as a public holiday from 2024 — employees with collective agreements referencing it should check with their union.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Juledag (1. Juledag)
Public holiday. However, the main Danish Christmas celebration is actually Christmas Eve (Juleaften, 24 December) — this is when families gather, eat the traditional Christmas dinner (flæskesteg/duck), dance around the Christmas tree, and open gifts.
Sat 26
Second Christmas Day Public Holiday
2. Juledag
Boxing Day equivalent — public holiday. Often used for visiting extended family, watching sports, or recovering from Christmas Eve celebrations.
Note: Some holidays in Denmark apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.