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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
February
14
Saturday
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
02/14/2026
15
Sunday
Carnival
Carnival is a observance in Denmark
02/15/2026
March
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Denmark (Copenhagen)
03/20/2026
29
Sunday
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
03/29/2026
29
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time starts
Daylight Saving Time starts in Denmark
03/29/2026
April
02
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
04/02/2026
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
01
Friday
Great Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day is a observance in Denmark
05/01/2026
05
Tuesday
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a observance in Denmark
05/05/2026
10
Sunday
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
05/10/2026
14
Thursday
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
05/14/2026
24
Sunday
Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
05/24/2026
25
Monday
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
05/25/2026
June
05
Friday
Father’s Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
06/05/2026
05
Friday
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a private sector holiday in Denmark
06/05/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Denmark (Copenhagen)
06/21/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Denmark (Copenhagen)
09/23/2026
October
25
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends in Denmark
10/25/2026
31
Saturday
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
10/31/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Denmark (Copenhagen)
12/21/2026
24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/24/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
26
Saturday
2nd Christmas Day
2nd Christmas Day is a national holiday in Denmark
12/26/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026
