Denmark introduced a national ban on wearing full-face coverings—including burqas and niqabs—in public on August 1, 2018. The law, passed unanimously by Parliament on May 31, 2018, prohibits attire that covers the face in public places and allows exceptions only for “creditable purposes” like cold weather protection, safety gear, or costumes.
Penalties include:A fine of 1,000 DKK (~€134/USD 156) for a first offenceFines up to 10,000 DKK (~€1,340/$1,560) for repeat violations.
The law explicitly excludes religious headscarves, turbans, and Jewish skullcaps.
Recent Development: Educational Institutions. As of June 2025, the ban has been extended to include schools and universities. The government has also targeted the presence of prayer rooms on university campuses, emphasizing that democratic values should take precedence in education settings
