New Year's Day is a public holiday in Denmark, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Nytårsdag. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNytårsdag
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryDK flag Denmark
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Denmark?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Denmark.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Denmark. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Denmark, New Year's Day is known as "Nytårsdag".

All Public Holidays in Denmark DK flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-15 Bank closing day Bank School Optional
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-06-05 Constitution Day Bank School Optional
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Bank School Optional
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-12-31 New Year's Eve Bank School Optional
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public

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