St. Stephen's Day is a public holiday in Denmark, observed on December 26, 2026. It is locally known as 2. juledag. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidaySt. Stephen's Day
Local Name2. juledag
DateDecember 26, 2026
CountryDK flag Denmark
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is St. Stephen's Day in Denmark?
St. Stephen's Day falls on December 26, 2026 in Denmark.
Is St. Stephen's Day a public holiday?
Yes, St. Stephen's Day is an official public holiday in Denmark. It is observed nationwide.
What is St. Stephen's Day called locally?
In Denmark, St. Stephen's Day is known as "2. juledag".

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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
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public

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