School Holidays at European School Copenhagen
European School Copenhagen has a special exemption and therefore has 190 school days per year, compared to the 200 school days required at other Danish public schools.
The board approves the school's holiday plan. It will be available here as soon as it is approved.
Holiday plan 2026-27
Summer holiday 2026
Saturday 27th June - Sunday 16th August
After School Care open
Autumn 2026
Saturday 10th October - Sunday 18th October
After School Care open
Free day 2026
Friday 20th November - Sunday 22nd November
After School Care closed
Christmas 2026
Friday 18th December - Sunday 3rd January
After School Care closed from 24th of December til 3rd of January
Winter 2027
Saturday 13th February - Sunday 21st February
After School Care open
Easter 2027
Saturday 20th March - Sunday 4th April
After School Care closed on the public holidays
Ascension Day/Kristi Himmelfart 2027
Thursday 6th May - Sunday 9th May
After School Care closed
Pentecost/Whitsunday 2027
Saturday 15th May - Monday 17th May
After School Care closed
Summer holiday 2027
Saturday 26th June - Sunday 15th August
After School Care open
Mentioned days included.
Please note that in 2027, 1 May and Constitution Day both fall on Saturdays.
Approved by the board of European School Copenhagen on 12 June 2025.