Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Denmark

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Danish pride comes out when the sun does — especially for Constitution Day in May.
  • Before planning a trip around a festival, verify the festival dates on the festival's website or with a local tourist information office. For more information about these and other events, visit the official tourism site for Denmark.
  • This list includes major festivals in major cities, plus national holidays observed throughout Denmark. Many sights and banks close down on national holidays — keep it in mind when planning your itinerary. Note that this isn't a complete list; holidays can strike without warning.
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2026

July 19–30:  Copenhagen Summer Festival (classical music)

July 29–August 1:  Ærø Jazz Festival

August 8–16:  Copenhagen Pride Week

August 13–22:  Hans Christian Andersen Festival, Odense

August 26–29:  Tønder Festival (eclectic music; southern Jutland)

August 28–September 6:  Aarhus Festival (music, dance, theater)

September 4–6:  Food Festival Aarhus

November 6:  J-Day, Copenhagen (parties celebrating the delivery of Christmas beer to bars across Denmark, biggest in central Copenhagen)

November 13–January 3, 2027 (likely):  Christmas Fair in Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen

December 24–25:  Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (closures)

December 26:  Boxing Day (closures)

2027

January 1:  New Year's Day (closures)

January 29–February 28:  Vinterjazz, across Denmark (winter jazz festival)

February 7:  Carnival (Fastelavn)

March 25–29:  Easter weekend (Maundy Thursday through Easter Monday)

May 1:  May Day (parades, some closures)

May 6:  Ascension Day (closures)

May 16 & 17:  Pentecost and Whit Monday (closures)

June 2–6:  Distortion, Copenhagen (nightlife festival)

June 5:  Constitution Day (some closures)

June 10–12:  NorthSide Festival, Aarhus (indie rock)

June 17–20:  International Kite Fliers Meeting, Fanø Island (one of world's largest kite-flying gatherings)

June 23:  Sankthansaften (also called St. John's Eve; midsummer festival)

June 25–July 4:  International Jazz Festival, Aarhus

June 26–July 3:  Roskilde Festival (music and culture)

July 2–11 (likely):  Copenhagen Jazz Festival