Sending Flowers to Denmark on Public Holidays: Plan Ahead
If you want to send flowers to Denmark on a public holiday, the answer is no: FlowersDenmark does not deliver on Sundays or main public holidays. The workaround is simple. Order before midnight Danish time the day before a weekday delivery, and choose a date that falls on an open day.
Can you send flowers to Denmark on a public holiday?
No. FlowersDenmark offers next-day delivery across Denmark, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight local time. Same-day delivery is not offered, and there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays.
The service covers all of Denmark, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg and Esbjerg, so the same calendar applies wherever your recipient lives.
Which Danish holidays have no flower delivery?
Denmark's main public holidays include New Year's Day (nytårsdag), Maundy Thursday (skærtorsdag), Good Friday (langfredag), Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (påskedag and 2. påskedag), Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag), Whit Sunday and Whit Monday (pinse), and Christmas Day (juledag) with the second day of Christmas (2. juledag) on 26 December. There is no flower delivery on these days or on any Sunday.
Juleaften, the evening of 24 December, is not an official public holiday in Denmark. Under the next-day rule it is a normal delivery day, but it is still a busy stretch of the season, so order by 23 December rather than leaving it to the last moment.
What is the latest order time for a holiday delivery?
An order placed before midnight Danish time is delivered the next day. Denmark is six hours ahead of US Eastern Time and one hour ahead of UK time for most of the year, so US and UK senders should count the deadline in Danish time, not their own.
Use this table for the main occasions in the coming year:
| Occasion | Delivery day | Order by (before midnight Danish time) |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026 | Thursday 24 December | Wednesday 23 December |
| New Year's Day, Friday 1 January 2027 | Thursday 31 December | Wednesday 30 December |
| Valentine's Day, Sunday 14 February 2027 | Saturday 13 February | Friday 12 February |
| Mother's Day (Mors Dag), Sunday 9 May 2027 | Saturday 8 May | Friday 7 May |
The site recommends ordering two to three days ahead for these dates. Bouquets start at USD 63.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee.
How does Sunday delivery work near a holiday?
Because there are no Sunday deliveries, count backward from the day you want the flowers to arrive. Find the last open day before that date, which is Monday to Saturday and not a listed holiday, then place the order before midnight Danish time on the day before it.
A holiday on a Sunday pushes delivery to the Saturday. In 2027, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day both fall on Sundays, so plan for Saturday delivery and order on Friday at the latest. If a Monday is a holiday, the same logic applies: the order still needs to go in before midnight on the open day before delivery.
What if my delivery date falls on a closed day?
Choose a different date yourself. The site does not describe moving an order to another day for you, so do not assume it will happen automatically. The two sensible options are the last open day before the closed day, such as Thursday 24 December before Christmas Day, or the first open day after it, if a few days' delay still suits the occasion.
If you are unsure which date works, ask through the contact page on the site before you pay.
How do I add a preferred time and recipient details?
Write your preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed, so do not schedule a timed event around the delivery.
Provide the recipient's name, full address and a phone number so the florist can coordinate the delivery. Every order includes a free printed card message, and you can add a greeting card, box of chocolates, glass vase, plush teddy bear, balloons or a wine bottle.
Which flowers suit Christmas and New Year's?
Red and white are the most common choices for the season. In Danish, poinsettia is called julestjerne, which shows how closely the plant is tied to Christmas in Denmark. For a bouquet, Radiant Crimson Heart is a direct choice if you want red, and Divine White Mosaic suits a white look. For more ideas on timing and seasonal choices, read the Christmas flowers guide.
To order, go to flowersdenmark.com and browse the full flower range. Enter the recipient's name, full address and phone number, add your preferred time in the delivery instructions, and write your card message. Pay in USD with an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal. Check the delivery date against the table above before you confirm, and if you are sending from abroad, read how to send flowers to Denmark from abroad for the full process.
Frequently asked questions
Can a florist in Denmark deliver flowers on Christmas Day?
No. Christmas Day is a main public holiday in Denmark, and FlowersDenmark does not deliver on those days. Order before midnight Danish time on 23 December for delivery on 24 December, or pick another open day.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Denmark?
No, juleaften is not an official public holiday in Denmark. The site's next-day rule applies to it, so it can be a delivery day, but it is worth ordering a day early to be safe.
Can I send flowers to Denmark on Valentine's Day 2027?
Not on the day itself, because 14 February 2027 is a Sunday and there are no Sunday deliveries. Order by Friday 12 February for Saturday 13 February delivery, and the site suggests ordering two to three days ahead.
Is same-day delivery available in Denmark for holidays?
No, same-day delivery is not offered. Orders placed before midnight Danish time are delivered the next day, Monday to Saturday, so plan at least one open day ahead of any holiday.