Legal Ages in Denmark

The age you become an adult in Denmark, and the legal ages for voting, driving, drinking alcohol and marriage, with the exceptions that matter.

Age of majority 18 Voting age 18 Driving age 17 Drinking age 16 / 18 Marriage age 18

Age of majority in Denmark

You are an adult at 18.

Voting age in Denmark

You can vote at 18.

Driving age in Denmark

You can drive at 17 with an approved companion, and alone at 18.

Drinking age in Denmark

16 / 18

Since April 2025 you can buy drinks up to 6% alcohol, such as beer, in shops at 16. Stronger drinks, and any alcohol in bars and restaurants, need 18. Shops may not sell any alcohol to under-18s between 10 pm and 8 am.

Marriage age in Denmark

The minimum age is 18 with no exceptions since 2017.

Checked 22 October 2026 against national laws and government sites. Laws change and this is a summary, not legal advice; check with the authority that applies to you. Recent changes checked against: Nordic Alcohol Policy: New age limits in Denmark from 1 April 2025.

Age calculator

Your exact age today, and the date you turn 16, 18 or 21.

Emergency numbers in Denmark

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, plus helplines.

Danish public holidays 2026

Every holiday with its date and long weekends.