Public Holidays in Denmark, 2025
See all 10 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Thursday gives you the most public holidays in 2025 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Thursday is your most disrupted weekday over 2025 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Thursdays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Thursday3 holidays
2025
- Thu 17 AprMaundy Thursday(Skรฆrtorsdag)
- Thu 29 MayAscension Day(Kristi Himmelfartsdag)
- Thu 25 DecChristmas Day(Juledag / 1. juledag)
Sunday2 holidays
2025
- Sun 20 AprEaster Sunday(Pรฅskedag)
- Sun 8 JunPentecost(Pinsedag)
Monday2 holidays
2025
- Mon 21 AprEaster Monday(2. Pรฅskedag)
- Mon 9 JunWhit Monday(2. Pinsedag)
Friday2 holidays
2025
- Fri 18 AprGood Friday(Langfredag)
- Fri 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(2. juledag)
Wednesday1 holiday
2025
- Wed 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nytรฅrsdag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 22(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 19(-3) |
| May | 21(-1) |
| June | 20(-1) |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 23 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 21(-2) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2025
17 Apr - 21 Apr
29 May - 1 Jun
Requires a bridge day
7 Jun - 9 Jun
25 Dec - 28 Dec
Scheduling impact for Denmark
Denmarkโs spring calendar still creates several short weeks even after the removal of Store Bededag. Easter and Ascension can compress staffing risk into a narrow seasonal window.
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