Public Holidays in Denmark, 2027
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, Sunday gives you the most public holidays in 2027 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Sunday is your most disrupted weekday over 2027 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Sundays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Sunday3 holidays
2027
- Sun 28 MarEaster Sunday(Pรฅskedag)
- Sun 16 MayPentecost(Pinsedag)
- Sun 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(2. juledag)
Monday2 holidays
2027
- Mon 29 MarEaster Monday(2. Pรฅskedag)
- Mon 17 MayWhit Monday(2. Pinsedag)
Thursday2 holidays
2027
- Thu 25 MarMaundy Thursday(Skรฆrtorsdag)
- Thu 6 MayAscension Day(Kristi Himmelfartsdag)
Friday2 holidays
2027
- Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nytรฅrsdag)
- Fri 26 MarGood Friday(Langfredag)
Saturday1 holiday
2027
- Sat 25 DecChristmas Day(Juledag / 1. juledag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2027 |
|---|---|
| January | 20(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20(-3) |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19(-2) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 22 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 23 |
| Total | 255 |
Long weekends in 2027
1 Jan - 3 Jan
25 Mar - 29 Mar
6 May - 9 May
Requires a bridge day
15 May - 17 May
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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