There are 11 public holidays in Denmark in 2023, three of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, an important Christian holiday commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and the Washing of the Feet. It falls on April 6, 2023.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 7, 2023.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is an important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is a public holiday, and it falls on April 9, 2023.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 10, 2023.
Ascension Day
Also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It falls on May 18, 2023.
Whit Sunday
Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, is an important Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday or 49 days after Easter Sunday. It falls on May 28, 2023.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. The holiday falls on May 29, 2023.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day, observed on June 5, 2023, celebrates the first Danish Constitution signed on June 5, 1849, and the current Danish Constitution signed on June 5, 1953.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends. The holiday lasts two days, December 25 and 26, 2023.
The following is the list of public holidays in Denmark 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Maundy Thursday | Apr 06, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 09, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Ascension Day | May 18, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Sunday | May 28, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Monday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | Jun 05, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2nd Christmas Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Denmark in 2023.
Great Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day was introduced in the Church of Denmark in 1686 by King Christian V, and it was the day of prayer, fasting, and penitence. In 1770, there was a reform for the holy days because there were many different ones in Denmark, and Great Prayer Day was one of the surviving ones. The holiday is observed on the 4th Friday after Easter and is abolished in 2023.