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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 Pentecost a Public Holiday?
Pentecost is not a public holiday. It falls on 8 Haziran 2025 Pazar and most businesses follow regular Pazar opening hours in Ireland.
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 Pentecost
Read more about Pentecost.Pentecost Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Paz | 31 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2021 | Paz | 23 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2022 | Paz | 5 Haz | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2023 | Paz | 28 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2024 | Paz | 19 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2025 | Paz | 8 Haz | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2026 | Paz | 24 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2027 | Paz | 16 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2028 | Paz | 4 Haz | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2029 | Paz | 20 May | Pentecost | Observance |
| 2030 | Paz | 9 Haz | Pentecost | Observance |
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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