Holidays in Denmark in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Denmark in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Denmark.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Denmark January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Denmark February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Carnival | Denmark February 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Denmark March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Palm Sunday | Denmark March 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Denmark March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Maundy Thursday | Denmark April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Good Friday | Denmark April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Denmark April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Denmark April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | Denmark May 1 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Great Prayer Day | Denmark May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Liberation Day | Denmark May 5 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Denmark May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | Denmark May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Denmark May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Constitution Day | Denmark June 5 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Denmark June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| September Equinox | Denmark September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Denmark October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| December Solstice | Denmark December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Denmark December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Denmark December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| 2nd Christmas Day | Denmark December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Denmark December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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