Public Holidays in Denmark, 2029
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, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2029 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2029 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday3 holidays
2029
- Mon 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nytรฅrsdag)
- Mon 2 AprEaster Monday(2. Pรฅskedag)
- Mon 21 MayWhit Monday(2. Pinsedag)
Sunday2 holidays
2029
- Sun 1 AprEaster Sunday(Pรฅskedag)
- Sun 20 MayPentecost(Pinsedag)
Thursday2 holidays
2029
- Thu 29 MarMaundy Thursday(Skรฆrtorsdag)
- Thu 10 MayAscension Day(Kristi Himmelfartsdag)
Tuesday1 holiday
2029
- Tue 25 DecChristmas Day(Juledag / 1. juledag)
Wednesday1 holiday
2029
- Wed 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day(2. juledag)
Friday1 holiday
2029
- Fri 30 MarGood Friday(Langfredag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2029 |
|---|---|
| January | 22(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20(-2) |
| April | 20(-1) |
| May | 21(-2) |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 23 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 23 |
| November | 22 |
| December | 19(-2) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2029
30 Dec - 1 Jan
29 Mar - 2 Apr
10 May - 13 May
Requires a bridge day
19 May - 21 May
22 Dec - 26 Dec
Requires a bridge day
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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