2024 Public Holidays & Working Days in Denmark
Complete 2024 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Denmark.
Denmark has 250 working days and 14 public holidays in 2024, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Including 4 bank holidays. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Denmark operates on UTC+1 with standard business hours 08:00–16:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2024, there are 250 standard working days and 14 public holidays, including 4 bank holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Denmark's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2024 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Denmark Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2024-01-01 | Mon | Nytårsdag New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-28 | Thu | Skærtorsdag Maundy Thursday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-29 | Fri | Langfredag Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-31 | Sun | Påskedag Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-04-01 | Mon | 2. Påskedag Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-09 | Thu | Kristi Himmelfartsdag Ascension Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-10 | Fri | Banklukkedag Bank closing day | Bank | Banks closed / Logistics may halt | ❌ Closed | |
| 2024-05-19 | Sun | Pinsedag Pentecost | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-20 | Mon | 2. Pinsedag Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-06-05 | Wed | Grundlovsdag Constitution Day | Bank | Banks closed / Logistics may halt | ❌ Closed | |
| 2024-12-24 | Tue | Juleaftensdag Christmas Eve | Bank | Banks closed / Logistics may halt | ❌ Closed | |
| 2024-12-25 | Wed | Juledag / 1. juledag Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-12-26 | Thu | 2. juledag St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-12-31 | Tue | Nytårsaftensdag New Year's Eve | Bank | Banks closed / Logistics may halt | ❌ Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Denmark in 2024?
In 2024, Denmark has 250 working days, 102 weekend days, and 14 public holidays, out of 366 total days.
What days are the weekend in Denmark?
The official weekend in Denmark is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2024?
Denmark has 14 public holidays in 2024, including 4 bank holidays. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Denmark?
Banks in Denmark are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.