When you travel in Denmark, it is a good idea to know about the country's holidays, vacations, and opening hours.
Although Denmark is a modern country with flexible opening hours, there are still days of the year when shops, banks, and offices are closed or have limited opening hours.
Here you get a comprehensive guide so you can plan your trip in the best possible way.
National holidays in Denmark
Denmark has more Christian holidays, which is still celebrated – most with a red date in the calendar.
Below is the list of Official Danish holidays, how many shops and offices are closed:
| Public holiday | Date (typical) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | The first day of the year – everything closed |
| Maundy Thursday | March/April | Thursday before Easter |
| Good Friday | March/April | Good Friday before Easter |
| Easter Sunday | March/April | Sunday – everything closed |
| Second Easter Day | March/April | Monday after Easter |
| Store Prayer Day* | April/May | Abolished from 2024 (historic holiday) |
| Ascension Day | May | Thursday – many take Friday off |
| Pentecost | May/June | Sunday – everything closed |
| Second Day of Easter | May/June | Monday – public holiday |
| Constitution Day | June 5 | Not an official holiday, but many stores close |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Not a holiday, but most close early |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Completely closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Completely closed |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 | Short open – many close early |
Store Bededag was abolished in 2024, but is still often mentioned in older calendars.
Store opening hours
Opening hours in Denmark are generally flexible but vary depending on the type of store and area.
Supermarkets
- Monday–Friday: approx. 07.00–21.00
- Saturday–Sunday: approx. 08.00–20.00
- Many larger chains (e.g., Netto, Rema 1000, Føtex, and Bilka) are open every day of the week, also on holidays such as Second day of Easter og Good Friday.
Stores in city centers and large centers
- Typically open 10.00–19.00 on weekdays
- Saturdays until approximately 17.00
- Sunday opening occurs in big cities and in December
Small towns and villages
- Shorter opening hours, often Closed Sunday.
- Holiday resorts often keep shops open longer during the summer period.
Banker and post
- BankerOpen Monday–Friday approximately 10.00–16.00Closed on weekends and holidays.
- Posthumous rarely found; mail is handled via PostNord or parcel shops in supermarkets, which follow the store hours.
Public offices
Authorities, citizen service, and municipalities hold Closed on all holidays or often also on Constitution Day (June 5) og between Christmas and New Year.
It is always a good idea to book an appointment online if you need a passport, driver's license, or CPR number during your stay.
Attractions, museums, and sights
Most tourist attractions, museums, and castles in Denmark are open year-round, but with changed opening hours during the winter period
On holidays such as Christmas Day og New Year's Day Most of them are completely closed.
Tip:
- Always check the attraction's own website before visiting.
- Many museums are closed Monday - also outside of holidays.
Dining places and restaurants
Restaurants and cafes in the cities are usually open all year round – also on holidays.
Some can smaller restaurants og local cafes Closed days during the winter period.
It is always a good idea to reserve a table In good time during holidays and peak season.
Holiday periods in Denmark
In addition to the holidays, there are fasting vacation weeks where many Danes take time off:
- Winter vacation Week 7 or 8 (depending on the region)
- Easter holiday: Maundy Thursday – Second Easter Day
- Summer vacation End of June to early August
- Autumn holiday: Week 42
- Christmas holiday: December 24 – January 1
During school holidays, there are especially many visitors at attractions and hotels, so it pays to Booked in good time.
Practical tips
- Check holiday calendar She under before you plan shopping or visits to museums.
- Small Supermarkets is almost always open, but public offices closes.
- When traveling with public transportationis running changed schedules on holidays
- Restaurants and hotels Usually open – but please reserve a table in advance.
Danish holidays 2025–2029
| Public holiday | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January (Wednesday) | January (Thursday) | January (Friday) | January (Saturday) | January (man) | The first day of the year |
| Maundy Thursday | April 17 | April 2 | March 25 | April 13 | March 29 | Thursday before Easter |
| Good Friday | April 18 | April 3 | March 26 | April 14 | March 30 | Good Friday before Easter |
| Easter Sunday | April 20 | April 5 | March 28 | April 16 | April 1 | Sunday – everything closed |
| Second Easter Day | April 21 | April 6 | March 29 | April 17 | April 2 | Monday – public holiday |
| Store Bededag | — (abolished) | — | — | — | — | Abolition in 2024 |
| Ascension Day | May 29 | May 14 | June 6 | May 25 | May 10 | Thursday – many take Friday off |
| Pentecost | June 8 | May 24 | May 16 | June 4 | May 20 | Sunday – holiday |
| Second Day of Easter | June 9 | May 25 | May 17 | June 5 | May 21 | Monday – public holiday |
| Constitution Day | June 5 (Thursday) | June 5 (Fri) | June 5 (Saturday) | June 5 (Monday) | June 5 (Tuesday) | Not a holiday, but many have time off |
| Christmas Eve | 24th Dec (Wed) | 24th Dec (Thursday) | December 24 (Friday) | December 24 (Sunday) | 24th December (Monday) | Not a holiday, but everything closes early |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Thursday) | December 25 (Friday) | December 25 (Saturday) | December 25 (Monday) | 25th Dec (Tue) | Completely closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26 (Friday) | December 26 (Saturday) | December 26 (Sunday) | December 26 (Tuesday) | December 26 (Wednesday) | Completely closed |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 (Wed) | December 31 (Thursday) | December 31 (Fri) | December 31 (Sun) | December 31 (Monday) | Not a holiday, but closed from the afternoon |
🏖️ Vacation periods (guideline)
Although they are not official holidays, the Danish school holidays typically fall at these times:
| Vacation | Typical period |
|---|---|
| Winter vacation | Week 7 or 8 (mid-February) |
| Easter holiday | Maundy Thursday – Second Easter Day |
| Summer vacation | End of June – beginning of August |
| Autumn holiday | Week 42 (mid-October) |
| Christmas holiday | December 24 – January 1 |