🇩🇰 Bridge Days in Denmark 2024
12
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
26
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2024, Denmark has 3 free long weekends and 9 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (12)
Maundy Thursday
5 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 10 days off
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Sunday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Maundy Thursday
Take 4 PTO → Get 11 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Sunday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 11 days off with no PTO needed!
11 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Christmas Day (Dec 25–29) and get 5 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 23–Apr 01) and enjoy 10 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 28–Apr 07) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 11 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Denmark in 2024?
There are 12 bridge day opportunities in Denmark in 2024, built around 10 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Denmark in 2024?
The best bridge day opportunity in Denmark in 2024 is around Maundy Thursday. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 5 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2024?
Denmark has 10 public holidays in 2024. These create 12 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Denmark in 2024?
In 2024, Denmark has 3 free long weekends and 9 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).