Europe · 2027 Calendar

Best days to take annual leave in Denmark in 2027

Use public holidays and weekends to stretch your 2027 annual leave further. Below are the highest-value date combinations and the exact workdays to request.

Coverage & rules note: National public holidays. Constitution Day is not treated as a full public holiday. Always confirm statutory leave entitlement, bank closures and replacement days with official/local sources and your employer.

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Top 2027 leave combinations for Denmark

Each recommendation below is a standalone break option assuming a Monday–Friday workweek (Saturday–Sunday rest days). Open the interactive planner above to build a combined non-overlapping annual schedule, switch workweek patterns, or export a .ics calendar file.

1 leave day → 6 consecutive days off

24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027

6.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 3 workday public holidays 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 24 Mar 2027. Return to work: 30 Mar 2027.

Holidays used: Maundy Thursday (25 Mar 2027); Good Friday (26 Mar 2027); Easter Monday (29 Mar 2027).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 7 May 2027. Return to work: 10 May 2027.

Holidays used: Ascension Day (6 May 2027).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2026

Request leave on: 31 Dec 2026. Return to work: 4 Jan 2027.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 14 May 2027. Return to work: 18 May 2027.

Holidays used: Whit Monday (17 May 2027).

2027 public holidays in Denmark

These 8 public-holiday dates feed the 2027 optimization above.

Denmark · 2027 public holidays
DateDayHolidaySaves a Mon–Fri workday?
1 Jan 2027FridayNew Year's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Mar 2027ThursdayMaundy ThursdayYes — weekday (if off work)
26 Mar 2027FridayGood FridayYes — weekday (if off work)
29 Mar 2027MondayEaster MondayYes — weekday (if off work)
6 May 2027ThursdayAscension DayYes — weekday (if off work)
17 May 2027MondayWhit MondayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Dec 2027SaturdayChristmas DayNo — falls on weekend
26 Dec 2027SundaySecond Day of ChristmasNo — falls on weekend

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