Bank Holidays in Denmark
Here you will find an overview of the official bank holidays in Denmark.
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
Danish School Holidays 2026
- Winter holiday Week 7: 8–13 February 2026 (week 8: 15–20 February)
- Summer holidays 26 June - 9 August 2026
- Autumn holidays Week 42: 11 - 16 October 2026
- ❤ Christmas (Christmas celebrations in November and December)
Bank Holidays in Denmark 2027
New Years Day January 1st 2027
Palm Sunday March 21st 2027
Maundy Thursday March 25th 2027
Good Friday March 26th 2027
Easter Sunday March 28th 2027
Easter Monday March 29th 2027
Ascension Day Mai 6th 2027
Whit Sunday Mai 16th 2027
Whit Monday Mai 17th 2027
Christmas Eve* December 24th 2027
Christmas Day December 25th 2027
Boxing Day December 26th 2027
* 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 2027
Valentine's Day February 14th 2027
Mardi Gras March 7th 2027
Summer time March 28th 2027
Mothers Day Mai 9th 2027
Constitution Day June 5th 2027
Fathers Day June 5th 2027
Sankt Hans June 24th 2027 (Midsummer’s Eve 23. June)
Winter Time October 31st 2027
Halloween October 31st 2027
All Saints Day November 7th 2027
Mortens Day November 10th 2027
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 Mai 1st in 2026 and April 23th in 2027.
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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