Denmark information
Population: 5.83m
Capital: Copenhagen
Calling Code: (45)
Time Zone: +1 UTC
Currency: Danish krone
Language: Danish
List of Public
Holidays in Denmark in 2023
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New Year's Day (Nytårsdag)
Denmark: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag)
Denmark: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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Long Weekend!
Good Friday (Langfredag)
Denmark: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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Long Weekend!
Easter Monday (Anden påskedag)
Denmark: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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Long Weekend!
General Prayer Day (Store bededag)
Denmark: Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day
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Ascension Day (Kristi himmelfart)
Denmark: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
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Denmark: Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter
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Long Weekend!
Whit Monday (Anden pinsedag)
Denmark: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
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Christmas Eve Day (Juleaftensdag)
Denmark: Danes celebrate three days of Christmas, starting early on December 24th in the evening.
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Long Weekend!
Christmas Day (Jul)
Denmark: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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Denmark: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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