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School holidays

Denmark ·

13 school breaks in Denmark during 2026. Longest is 44 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

13

Total off-days

172

Longest break

44 d

Next break

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Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Aug 9 · 44 days

21

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All 2026 school breaks

13 total
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Breaks by region

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Capital Region5 breaks
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 2 · 10 days

10d
Feb9

Winter Holidays

Feb 9 – 13 · 5 days

5d
Mar30

Easter Holidays

Mar 30 – Apr 6 · 8 days

8d
May14

Ascension Holidays

May 14 – 15 · 2 days

2d
Jun29

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 10 · 43 days

43d
Central Denmark6 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Feb7

Winter Holidays

Feb 7 – 15 · 9 days

9d
Mar28

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 – Apr 6 · 10 days

10d
May14

Ascension Holidays

May 14 – 17 · 4 days

4d
May23

Pentecost Holidays

May 23 – 25 · 3 days

3d
Jun27

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Aug 9 · 44 days

44d
North Denmark6 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Feb7

Winter Holidays

Feb 7 – 15 · 9 days

9d
Mar28

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 – Apr 6 · 10 days

10d
May14

Ascension Holidays

May 14 – 17 · 4 days

4d
May23

Pentecost Holidays

May 23 – 25 · 3 days

3d
Jun27

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Aug 9 · 44 days

44d
Zealand4 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Feb14

Winter Holidays

Feb 14 – 22 · 9 days

9d
Mar28

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 – Apr 6 · 10 days

10d
Jun27

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Aug 9 · 44 days

44d
Southern Denmark6 breaks
Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Feb7

Winter Holidays

Feb 7 – 15 · 9 days

9d
Mar28

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 – Apr 6 · 10 days

10d
May14

Ascension Holidays

May 14 – 17 · 4 days

4d
May23

Pentecost Holidays

May 23 – 25 · 3 days

3d
Jun27

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Aug 9 · 44 days

44d
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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Apr2

Maundy Thursday

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr5

Easter Sunday

Apr6

Easter Monday

May14

Ascension Day

May24

Whit Sunday

May25

Whit Monday

Dec25

Christmas Day

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Important school holiday information · Denmark

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • •Dates may vary by municipality

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Denmark 2026?
Denmark schools have 13 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Denmark have in 2026?
Denmark schools observe 13 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Denmark 2026?
The Christmas school break in Denmark runs December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the winter school break in Denmark 2026?
The winter school break in Denmark runs February 7, 2026 – February 15, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Denmark 2026?
The Easter school break in Denmark runs March 28, 2026 – April 6, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Denmark 2026?
The summer school break in Denmark runs June 27, 2026 – August 9, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Denmark. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.