Bank Holidays in Denmark
Here you will find an overview of the official bank holidays in Denmark.
Bank Holidays in Denmark 2025
New Years Day January 1st 2025
Palm Sunday April 13th 2025
Maundy Thursday April 17th 2025
Good Friday April 18th 2025
Easter Sunday April 20th 2025
Easter Monday April 21st 2025
Ascension Day Mai 29th 2025
Whit Sunday June 8th 2025
Whit Monday June 9th 2025
Christmas Eve* December 24th 2025
Christmas Day December 25th 2025
Boxing Day December 26th 2025
* Christmas Eve, the 24th of December, is not a public holiday in Denmark, but many shops, attractions, hotels and restaurants are closed on this day.
Non-Statutory Holidays 2025
Valentine's Day February 14th 2025
Mardi Gras March 2nd 2025
Summer time March 30th 2025
Mothers Day Mai 11th 2025
Constitution Day June 5th 2025
Fathers Day June 5th 2025
Sankt Hans June 24th 2025 (Midsummer’s Eve 23. June)
Winter Time October 26th 2025
Halloween October 31st 2025
All Saints Day November 2nd 2025
Mortens Day November 11th 2025
Bank Holidays in Denmark 2026
New Years Day January 1st 2026
Palm Sunday March 29th 2026
Maundy Thursday April 2nd 2026
Good Friday April 3rd 2026
Easter Sunday April 5th 2026
Easter Monday April 6th 2026
Ascension Day Mai 14th 2026
Whit Sunday Mai 24th 2026
Whit Monday Mai 25th 2026
Christmas Eve* December 24th 2026
Christmas Day December 25th 2026
Boxing Day December 26th 2026
* Christmas Eve, the 24th of December, is not a public holiday in Denmark, but many shops, attractions, hotels and restaurants are closed on this day.
Non-Statutory Holidays 2026
Valentine's Day Februar 14th 2026
Mardi Gras February 15th 2026
Summer time March 29th 2026
Mothers Day Mai 10th 2026
Constitution Day June 5th 2026
Fathers Day June 5th 2026
Sankt Hans June 24th 2026 (Midsummer’s Eve 23. June)
Winter Time October 26th 2026
Halloween October 31st 2026
All Saints Day 1st November 2026
Mortens Day November 10th 2026
Other celebrations and traditions
Common Prayer Day - why do Danes eat hot wheat?
Common Prayer Day was a Danish public holiday that was abolished in 2023, but the traditions live on. Although we no longer celebrate the holiday itself, many Danes still hold on to the cosy tradition of eating hot wheat the night before - a relic from the days when bakers weren't allowed to work on Common Prayer Day. So the next time Great Prayer Day approaches, you can still enjoy the smell and taste of hot wheat and be part of a centuries-old tradition. Common Prayer Day always fell on the fourth Friday after Easter and was introduced back in 1686.
Common Prayer Day will be on 16 May in 2025 and 1 May in 2026.
Studenterkørsel
Studenterkørsel is a Danish tradition where newly graduated students celebrate the end of high school with a festive ride in open-backed trucks. The route typically passes the parents' home, where photos are taken and celebrations are held. The tradition has been around for around 100 years and has its roots in horse-drawn carriage driving.
Student carriage rides typically take place in June when final exams are over. The tradition is easily recognisable as the trucks (student carriages) are filled with happy, singing young people wearing their typical student hats. If you see a student caravan, you're always welcome to say hello and rejoice with them.
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