Back to country calendar
Public Holiday Nationwide

Whit Sunday

May 2026
262728293012
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31123456
Holiday selected

🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

Denmark is a modern, prosperous, and democratic Nordic nation, noted for its contemporary lifestyle and emphasis on family and personal space.

  • Holidays, especially around Easter, often lead to significant closures and private, family-focused gatherings.
  • Carnival (Fastelavn) is held late in winter and is chiefly a children's event.
  • International Workers Day (May 1st) frequently results in public gatherings, concerts, and extended days off.
  • Public displays of faith are generally kept private, even though Lutheranism is the state religion.
  • Be punctual to avoid disruption. Respect personal space and avoid unwanted physical contact. Honesty and sincerity are highly valued during social interactions. When invited to a home or gathering, take the invitation seriously and consider bringing a small gift.

About this holiday

Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) is a movable Christian holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost. For the Catholic Church, it commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary and marks the start of Ordinary Time.