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Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Although Whit Monday is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Day of Murcia in 2025, which is a public holiday in Murcia.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pzt | 1 Haz | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2021 | Pzt | 24 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2022 | Pzt | 6 Haz | Whit Monday | Autonomous Community Holiday | Catalonia |
| 2022 | Pzt | 6 Haz | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2023 | Pzt | 29 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2024 | Pzt | 20 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2025 | Pzt | 9 Haz | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2026 | Pzt | 25 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2027 | Pzt | 17 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2028 | Pzt | 5 Haz | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2029 | Pzt | 21 May | Whit Monday | Observance | |
| 2030 | Pzt | 10 Haz | Whit Monday | 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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