Long weekends in Denmark, 2026.
Denmark, 2026: 5 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 19 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 2 April to 6 April: 5 days off, no leave needed (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Pentecost, Whit Monday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Denmark, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Nytårsdag) |
| Thursday 2 April | Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday (Langfredag) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (Påskedag) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (2. Påskedag) |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) |
| Sunday 24 May | Pentecost (Pinsedag) |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday (2. Pinsedag) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (2. juledag) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Denmark in 2026?
Denmark has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Denmark in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?
Denmark has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.