Skywatching Highlights for June 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in June 2025: A bright morning Venus, two Moon-Mars conjunctions, and the solstice changing the seasons.
Pentecost is a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday.
Is Whit Sunday a Public Holiday?
Whit Sunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Pazar, and some businesses may choose to follow Pazar opening hours.
According to Christian texts, the Holy Spirit, often symbolized by a dove, descended on the apostles who received the gift of tongues. Pentecost celebrates this event.
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About Whit Sunday
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Paz | 31 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Paz | 23 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Paz | 5 Haz | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Paz | 28 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Paz | 19 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Paz | 8 Haz | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Paz | 24 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Paz | 16 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Paz | 4 Haz | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Paz | 20 May | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Paz | 9 Haz | Whit Sunday | National 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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Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.