🇩🇰 Next Public Holiday — Denmark

Christmas Eve

Q: How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?

Denmark has 14 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Denmark?

The next public holiday in Denmark is New Year's Day on 1 January 2026.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Denmark?

In Denmark, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Juleaftensdag

24 December 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

14 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2026	New Year's Day Nytårsdag	National
2 April 2026	Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag	National
3 April 2026	Good Friday Langfredag	National
5 April 2026	Easter Sunday Påskedag	National
6 April 2026	Easter Monday 2. Påskedag	National
14 May 2026	Ascension Day Kristi Himmelfartsdag	National
15 May 2026	Bank closing day Banklukkedag	National
24 May 2026	Pentecost Pinsedag	National
25 May 2026	Whit Monday 2. Pinsedag	National
5 June 2026	Constitution Day Grundlovsdag	National
24 December 2026	NextChristmas Eve Juleaftensdag	National
25 December 2026	Christmas Day Juledag / 1. juledag	National
26 December 2026	St. Stephen's Day 2. juledag	National
31 December 2026	New Year's Eve Nytårsaftensdag	National

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Eve

1 leave day4 days off

Take 1 Jan 2027 off → 31 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?+

Denmark has 14 public holidays in 2026, of which 14 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Denmark?+

The next public holiday in Denmark is Christmas Eve on 24 December 2026, which is in 190 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Denmark?+

In Denmark, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Denmark public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Denmark?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.

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