Easter Monday 2025

Description

Easter Monday in Denmark is a public holiday that extends the Easter celebration. It is part of the Christian Easter period and gives people one more day to rest and think about the meaning of Easter. Many public services and workplaces are closed.

The date changes each year because it depends on the lunar calendar. Easter Monday always falls on the Monday after Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes on or after March 21. This makes Easter Monday a movable holiday.

The day is significant because it continues the focus on Jesus among Christians and on renewal and hope for many people. It also has social importance as a regular day off that families and communities use to be together or reflect. Easter Monday is recognized across Denmark as part of the national holiday calendar.

Traditions

Easter Monday in Denmark is a quiet family day with visits and cozy meals. Many people attend a second church service. Homes are decorated with yellow chicks, pussy willow branches, and painted eggs to make the day feel bright and cheerful.

Families and friends share a long Easter lunch called påskefrokost. They eat open rye sandwiches with pickled herring, cold cuts, liver pate, cheese, and hard boiled eggs. Roast lamb or baked fish may appear at a later meal. Chocolate eggs and marzipan sweets are enjoyed by children and adults.

Kids often hunt for hidden eggs in gardens or inside homes. Some Danes exchange funny rhymed letters called gækkebreve before Easter, which can still be talked about and opened on the holiday.

Travel Tips

Check opening hours before you go. Many shops, smaller museums, and public offices may be closed or have reduced hours on Easter Monday. Train and bus services usually run but timetables can be altered, so book or check schedules in advance.

Expect busy roads and popular attractions, especially late morning and afternoon. Buy tickets ahead for museums and tours. Carry a payment card since Denmark is card friendly. Keep valuables safe in crowded places and follow local signs and staff instructions to enjoy the day calmly and safely.