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What's open on St. Stephen's Day 2026 in Denmark?

Known locally as 2. juledag

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26. 2. juledag on 26 December is a public holiday in Denmark. Banks close; many shops open for the sales.

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Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 9 Supermarkets & Groceries 4 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on St. Stephen's Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

9 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Steno Apotek Døgnvagt 24h24/7 Duty Døgnvagtapotek åbent 24 timer i døgnet på alle helligdage Editorial+45-33-14-82-66	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 steno.apotekeren.dk
Q8 & F24 24/724/7 Duty Døgnåbne tankstationer betjener bilister på alle helligdage Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 q8.dk
Netto Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 netto.dk
Føtex Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 fotex.dk
Bilka Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bilka.dk
Coop Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 coop.dk
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.dk
DSB Tog & Københavns Metro Kører efter søndagskøreplan på officielle helligdage Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 dsb.dk
PostNord Pakkeboks 24/7 Udendørs pakkebokse tilgængelige 24/7 på alle helligdage Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 postnord.dk

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More holidays in Denmark

Christmas Day 2026-12-25 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Maundy Thursday 2027-03-25 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 Ascension Day 2027-05-06 Pentecost 2027-05-16 Whit Monday 2027-05-17 Constitution Day 2027-06-05

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on St. Stephen's Day in Denmark?

2. juledag on 26 December is a public holiday in Denmark. Banks close; many shops open for the sales. Confirmed open chains include: Netto, Føtex, Bilka, Coop, Lidl. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is St. Stephen's Day 2026?

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on St. Stephen's Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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