Working days 2026
In 2026 Denmark has a total of 254 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
254
Public holidays
10
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: April (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nytår (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 02. Skærtorsdag (THU)
- 03. Langfredag (FRI)
- 05. Påskesøndag (SUN)
- 06. Anden påskedag (MON)
May
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Kristi Himmelfartsdag (THU)
- 24. Pinsedag (SUN)
- 25. Anden Pinsedag (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Juledag (FRI)
- 26. Anden Juledag (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2026, most of which are religious observances. Employers must grant employees time off on these days, and salary is normally paid as usual. Constitution Day (5 June) is a special public holiday that is granted only as a half day off.
Frequently asked questions
How is salary handled on public holidays in Denmark?
Employees must receive their normal salary on public holidays, even though they are not working. This applies regardless of whether the public holiday falls on a working day or weekend. There is no reduction in salary due to the public holiday.
What is special about Constitution Day (5 June)?
Constitution Day is a half public holiday, where most employees are granted time off from approximately 12:00-14:00 onwards for the remainder of the day. For payroll purposes, it is treated as a half working day off, not as a full public holiday.
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, do employees receive a substitute day off?
No, Denmark does not have a system of substitute days. If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, no compensatory day off is granted on a working day.
How many hours should an employee normally work per week in Denmark?
The standard Danish working week is 37 hours, which is among the shortest in the EU. This affects the calculation of working time and salary, including around public holidays.
How does Easter affect work scheduling in Denmark?
Easter comprises four public holidays in 2026: Maundy Thursday (2 April), Good Friday (3 April), Easter Sunday (5 April), and Easter Monday (6 April). This means a 4-day consecutive period off, which should be incorporated into work scheduling.