Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Denmark
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | National | Maundy Thursday is a statutory holiday in Denmark: Easter effectively means a 5-day shutdown (Thu-Mon); plan clearance and delivery accordingly. | ||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National | |||
| May 24, 2026 | Whit Sunday | National | |||
| May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Operations largely shut down 24-26 December (Christmas Eve usually off by collective agreement); terminals and customs offices closed or reduced. | ||
| Dec 26, 2026 | Second Day of Christmas | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Apr 2, 2026
Maundy Thursday is a statutory holiday in Denmark: Easter effectively means a 5-day shutdown (Thu-Mon); plan clearance and delivery accordingly.
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Easter Sunday
Apr 5, 2026
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026
Whit Sunday
May 24, 2026
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Operations largely shut down 24-26 December (Christmas Eve usually off by collective agreement); terminals and customs offices closed or reduced.
Second Day of Christmas
Dec 26, 2026
Sources: Retsinformation (dansk helligdagskalender; LOV 214/2023)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.