Public holidays in Denmark 2018: public holidays 15; currency Danish Krone; main language Danish.
Public holidays: 15
Year: 2018
Currency: Danish Krone
Main language: Danish
Updated: 2026-10-04
Denmark observed **15 public holidays in 2018**, including both nationwide closures and regional or religious observances. Each holiday is listed with its Danish name and date, distinguishing those recognized across the country from those limited to specific areas. There were **15 public holidays** in total, covering both national and regional observances. No—some holidays were **local or religious**, while others applied nationwide. The list specifies which applied to all of Denmark.
Public holidays 15
Year 2018
Currency Danish Krone
Main language Danish
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Denmark, 2018
Date
Holiday
Observed
2018-01-01
New Year's Day
Nytårsdag
2018-03-29
Maundy Thursday
Skærtorsdag
2018-03-30
Good Friday
Langfredag
2018-04-01
Easter Sunday
Påskedag
2018-04-02
Easter Monday
2. Påskedag
2018-04-27
General Prayer Day
Store bededag
2018-05-10
Ascension Day
Kristi Himmelfartsdag
2018-05-11
Bank closing day
Banklukkedag
2018-05-20
Pentecost
Pinsedag
2018-05-21
Whit Monday
2. Pinsedag
2018-06-05
Constitution Day
Grundlovsdag
2018-12-24
Christmas Eve
Juleaftensdag
2018-12-25
Christmas Day
Juledag / 1. juledag
2018-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
2. juledag
2018-12-31
New Year's Eve
Nytårsaftensdag
Denmark holiday calendar 2018
| 2018-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2018-03-29 | Maundy Thursday | Yes |
| 2018-03-30 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2018-04-01 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2018-04-02 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2018-04-27 | General Prayer Day | Yes |
| 2018-05-10 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2018-05-11 | Bank closing day | Yes |
| 2018-05-20 | Pentecost | Yes |
| 2018-05-21 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2018-06-05 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-24 | Christmas Eve | Yes |
| 2018-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-31 | New Year's Eve | Yes |