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Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It occurs 39 days after Easter Sunday. It is a Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven, according to Christian belief.
Is Ascension Day a Public Holiday?
Ascension Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
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About Ascension Day
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Per | 21 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Per | 13 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Per | 26 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Per | 18 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Per | 9 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Per | 29 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Per | 14 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Per | 6 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Per | 25 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Per | 10 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Per | 30 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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