Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Denmark
Denmark has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Maundy Thursday for a 6-day break.
2026
View all7
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 6d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Wed 1 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Ascension Day & Bank closing day
Wed 13 May – Sun 17 May
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & 2nd Christmas Day
Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
Take Wednesday off
2027
View all6
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 6d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Wed 24 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Ascension Day & Bank closing day
Wed 5 May – Sun 9 May
Take Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Denmark 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Denmark 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Denmark 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Denmark 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Denmark have in 2026?
Denmark has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Denmark have in 2027?
Denmark has 6 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Denmark?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday (Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.