Public Holidays in Denmark 2024

Are you living in Denmark or going on holiday there? Here’s a list of all the public holidays in Denmark you need to know in 2024, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.

Whether you live in Denmark or are just visiting, it’s important that you pay attention to public holidays and other important dates. On some of these days, businesses and offices will be closed or have reduced hours.

To make sure you don’t miss any important events, our guide lists public holidays in Denmark and important dates in the Danish calendar.

Public Holidays 2024 in Denmark

• Monday, 1 January 2024 – New Year’s Day (Nytårsdag)
• Thursday, 28 March 2024 – Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag)
• Friday, 29 March 2024 – Good Friday (Langfredag)
• Sunday, 31 March 2024 – Easter Sunday (Påskedag)
• Monday, 1 April 2024 – Easter Monday (2. Påskedag)
• Friday, 26 April 2024 – General Prayer Day (Store bededag)
• Thursday, 9 May 2024 – Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag)
• Friday, 10 May 2024 – Bank closing day (Banklukkedag)
• Sunday, 19 May 2024 – Pentecost (Pinsedag)
• Monday, 20 May 2024 – Whit Monday (2. Pinsedag)
• Wednesday, 5 June 2024 – Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag)
• Tuesday, 24 December 2024 – Christmas Eve (Juleaftensdag)
• Wednesday, 25 December 2024 – Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag)
• Thursday, 26 December 2024 – St. Stephen’s Day (2. juledag)
• Tuesday, 31 December 2024 – New Year’s Eve (Nytårsaftensdag)