Easter Sunday 2025
Date: April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Denmark Public Holidays
Description
Easter Sunday in Denmark is a Christian holiday that honors the belief Jesus rose from the dead. It is an important religious day for many and a time for reflection and joy.
The date changes every year. Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. So it always occurs in late March or in April.
In Denmark the day is a public holiday. Many people attend church and families spend time together. For many it marks the centre of Easter time and a pause from work or school.
Easter also links to the start of spring. Themes of renewal and hope match the religious idea of rising to new life. That link makes the day feel fresh and full of promise.
Because it sits at the heart of the church calendar Easter Sunday affects other movable spring holidays. Its timing helps shape religious observances and public days that many people in Denmark recognize.
Traditions
On Easter Sunday many Danes go to church for a short service and listen to singing and bells. People also decorate homes with yellow chicks, painted eggs, and branches called påskris covered with colorful feathers.
Families gather for a big påskefrokost lunch with rye bread, pickled herring, cold meats, boiled eggs, and sometimes roast lamb. Adults may drink snaps or akvavit and sing simple drinking songs between courses.
Children enjoy Easter egg hunts and crafts. A fun old game is the gækkebrev where a child sends an anonymous paper letter with a teasing poem and cut designs. If the receiver cannot guess the sender they owe an egg.
Travel Tips
Shops and many offices close or have reduced hours on Easter Sunday. Trains and buses run but timetables may be limited. Expect busy stations in the morning and late afternoon. Book long rides and check timetables in advance online.
Join public events in parks or church squares but follow local rules and be respectful. Carry a copy of your ID and emergency numbers. Bring small cash for markets and snacks, wear warm layers, and stay aware of pickpockets in crowded spots.