Denmark Holiday Overview

Public holidays in Denmark：

New Year - January 1st
One of the most popular holidays in Denmark, people usually celebrate the New Year and spend time with family and friends.
Easter - March or April
Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Danes usually celebrate Easter and eat Easter eggs and hot cross buns.
Constitution Day - May 5th
The anniversary of the Danish Constitution. On June 5, 1849, Denmark adopted its first constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday and people usually participate in celebrations and learn about Denmark's democratic history.
St. Hans Day - June 24th
Celebration of the summer solstice. St. Hans Day is one of the most popular unofficial holidays in Denmark. People usually celebrate St. Hans Day and sing and dance around bonfires.
Christmas Eve - December 24th
One of the most important holidays in Denmark. People usually celebrate Christmas and spend time with family and friends, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive meals.
Christmas Day - December 25th
The most important holiday in Denmark. Danes usually celebrate Christmas and spend time with family and friends, exchanging gifts and enjoying festive meals.
Second Christmas Day - December 26
Continuing the Christmas celebrations, people usually visit friends and family and enjoy leftover festive food.

Special holidays in Denmark:

Candlemas - February 2
Candlemas is a holiday in honor of the Virgin Mary. People usually attend church services and light candles. Candlemas is also a holiday to eat traditional foods such as fried dough and sweets.
Witches' Day - April 30
Witches' Day is a holiday to celebrate the arrival of spring and the power of women. People usually dress up as witches and participate in bonfires and parades. Witches' Day is also a holiday to eat traditional foods such as pancakes and herrings.
Labor Day - May 1
Labor Day is a holiday to commemorate the working class and the labor movement. People usually participate in parades and rallies and give speeches about workers' rights. Labor Day is also a holiday to enjoy outdoor activities such as picnics and barbecues.
St. Martin's Day - November 11
St. Martin's Day is a holiday to commemorate St. Martin. St. Martin was a soldier who gave his cloak to a beggar on the roadside. According to legend, the beggar was actually Jesus Christ. St. Martin's Day is a holiday to eat traditional foods such as roast goose and desserts.

Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.

Special holidays in Denmark usually do not affect the normal operation of businesses like public holidays.