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Flag of DenmarkDenmark Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Denmark

Denmark has 10 national public holidays in 2028. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #165
7
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Denmark public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next Nytårsdag Public holiday
Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag Public holiday
Good Friday Langfredag Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Påskedag Public holiday
Easter Monday 2. Påskedag Public holiday
Ascension Day Kristi Himmelfartsdag Public holiday
Weekend Pentecost Pinsedag Public holiday
Whit Monday 2. Pinsedag Public holiday
Christmas Day Juledag / 1. juledag Public holiday
St. Stephen's Day 2. juledag Public holiday
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (4)
Bank closing dayBank holiday
Constitution DayBank holiday
Christmas EveBank holiday
New Year's EveBank holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Denmark holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February

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March

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April 4

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May 1

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June 2

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December 2

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Long weekends in Denmark 2028

4 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

5days

Thu 13 Apr – Mon 17 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Thu 25 May – Sun 28 May

Take off Fri 26 May

3days

Sat 3 Jun – Mon 5 Jun

No leave needed

4days

Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Denmark vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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Planning a trip to Denmark?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Denmark

How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2028?

10 national public holidays. That ranks Denmark #165 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2028?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 26 May) for 4 days in a row from 25 May.

Which Denmark public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Easter Sunday (Sun 16 Apr) and Pentecost (Sun 4 Jun). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Denmark?

April, with 4 national holidays: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.