What are the Danish public holidays, flag days, and just good-to-know days 2021? From the days where offices are closed to important festivals, we have your full list here so you don’t miss out on anything! Find out how many public holidays there are in Denmark, as well as what events people look forward to all year. Not sure when to visit Denmark?These dates will help you decide, just as much as knowing the Danish weather moonth-to-month!
Here are the public holidays, flag days, and important event dates to know in Denmark 2021.
Also, you can download all these dates for your Apple Calendar!
January Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day: Nyårsdagen |  |
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February Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 2 – 5 February | Copenhagen Fashion Week AW20 | ||
| 5 February | Crown Princess Mary’s Birthday | |
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| 6 February | Princess Marie’s Birthday | |
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| 12 – 28 February | Copenhagen Dining Week | ||
| 14 February | Fastelavn |
March Holidays in Denmark
| 28 March | Palm Sunday: Palmesøndag | |
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April Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 1 April | Maundy Thursday: Skærtorsdag | |
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| 2 April | Good Friday: Langfredag | |
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| 4 April | Easter Sunday: Påskedag | |
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| 5 April | Easter Monday: 2. påskedag | |
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| 9 April | Occupation of Denmark | |
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| 12 April – 12 May | Ramadan | ||
| 16 April | Queen Margrethe II’s Birthday | |
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| 29 April | Princess Benedikte’s Birthday | |
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| 30 April | Great Prayer Day: Store Bededag | |
May Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 1 May | International Worker’s Day: Arbejdernes Kampdag (A holiday in certain sectors of the workforce). | ||
| 4 May | Light candles in windows to commemorate the liberation of Denmark in 1945 | ||
| 5 May | Denmark’s Liberation Day | |
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| 9 May | Mother’s Day: “Mors dag” | ||
| 13 May | Ascension Day: Kristi Himmelfartsdag | |
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| 16 May | Copenhagen Marathon | ||
| 23 May | Whit Sunday: Pinsedag | |
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| 24 May | Whit Monday: 2. pinsedag | |
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| 26 May | Crown Prince Frederik’s Birthday | |
June Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 2 – 6 June | Distortion | ||
| 3 – 5 June | NorthSide Music Festival | ||
| 5 June | Constitution Day: Grundlovsdag. (Government holiday. Governments and bank have holiday. Optional in private sector.) | |
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| 5 June | Father’s Day: Fars dag | ||
| 7 June | Prince Joachim’s Birthday | |
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| 11 June | Prince Henrik’s Birthday | |
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| 15 June | Valdemar’s Day & Reunion Day | |
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| 23 June | St. John’s Eve (Midsummer): Sankthansaften | ||
| 26 June – 3 July | Roskilde Festival |
July Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 2 – 11 July | Copenhagen Jazz Festival |
August Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 12 – 22 August | World Pride in Copenhagen & Malmö | ||
| 20 – 29 August | Copenhagen Cooking |
September Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 5 September | Day in honour of deployed Danish soldiers: Flagdag for Danmarks udsendte | |
October Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 8 October | Culture Night: Kulturnatten | ||
| 31 October | Halloween: Allehelgensaften |
November Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 5 November | J-Dag | ||
| 11 November | St. Martin’s Eve: Mortensaften | ||
| 28 November | First advent |
December Holidays in Denmark
Date |
Holiday Name |
Flag Day? |
Holiday? |
| 5 December | Second advent | ||
| 12 December | Third advent | ||
| 13 December | St Lucy’s Day: Luciadag | ||
| 19 December | Forth advent | ||
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | |
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| 25 December | Christmas Day | |
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| 26 December | Second Day of Christmas | |
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| 31 December | New Year’s Eve: Nytårsaften. (Banks are closed.) |
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What is a flag day in Denmark?
Flag days are days that have been decreed as dates on which to fly a specific flag – usually the national flag. On flag days in Denmark, businesses are not closed nor are there special hours. You’ll see flags flying from the front of buses across the country.
All national institutions must fly the flag on these dates, while private institutions and people are not obligated to do so (though many do). The flag must be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset, and must never touch the ground while being taken to the flagpole.
The birthdays of adult royals are flag days, as are dates that commemorate war or soldiers. Some public holidays are also flag days, such as Easter and Christmas.
What is a public holiday in Denmark?
Public holidays are national holidays when public offices, institutions, and administrative buildings are closed. Though in the past most private businesses were also closed, there are many that stay open these days including a fair number of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. This changes frequently so check individual websites for holiday opening hours if you’re not sure.
What are the main holidays in Denmark?
While there are many religions in Denmark, the country operates by the Christian calendar; therefore, the biggest holidays of the year (and when people have the most time off) are Christmas and Easter. Other Christian holidays such as Great Prayer Day are also observed by the country at-large.
How many public holidays are there in Denmark?
There are 11 public holidays in Denmark, meaning days on which offices and schools are closed. Some businesses, such as restaurants and shops, may remain open or may choose to close.
Want more on specific Danish holidays? Find out about Danish Christmas, Danish Easter, Great Prayer Day, Sankt Hans Aften, Denmark’s Constitution Day, and how Danes celebrate New Year’s Eve.