Good Friday 2025
Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Denmark Public Holidays
Description
Good Friday in Denmark is called Langfredag. It is a Christian holiday that remembers the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The day is quiet and solemn, meant for thinking about the meaning of Jesus sacrifice.
Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday. The exact date changes each year because it follows the lunar based calculation for Easter. It usually lands in March or April, during the spring season.
In Denmark the day is a public holiday. Schools, many shops and offices are closed or have reduced hours. People use the time to be with family, reflect, or take part in church services.
The day is significant because it is the turning point of Holy Week. It marks the suffering and death that, in Christian belief, leads to the resurrection celebrated on Easter Sunday. This connection gives the day deep religious meaning.
Traditions
On Good Friday many Danes go to church for quiet services with singing and organ music. Churches often feel calm. Families also use the day for reflection and sitting together. Shops and businesses are mostly closed, so things are peaceful.
Food is simple and seasonal. People eat fish like herring, smoked salmon or open faced rye bread sandwiches called smørrebrød. Boiled eggs and chocolate eggs may appear, but heavy feasting is rare. Coffee and cake with family or friends is common in the afternoon.
Outdoor walks and time in nature are popular. Families visit parks or the coast for fresh air. Some light Easter decorations and spring flowers are put out, but the overall tone stays quiet and gentle.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and some attractions have reduced hours or are closed. Supermarkets may open limited hours and public offices are shut. Trains and buses run but with a reduced weekend timetable, so check schedules and buy tickets in advance.
Book restaurants or tours ahead since popular places fill fast. Bring a payment card because cash is not common. Enjoy quiet parks, coastal walks and open museums. Respect local rules, keep to marked paths, and have a charged phone for directions or emergencies.