Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt
Date
Thu, 25 May 2028
Scope
National
Long Weekends
4 days off
1 leave day needed
About Ascension Day
Ascension Day marks the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven, 40 days after Easter. It always falls on a Thursday.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.
Ascension Day in other years
Ascension Day in other countries
View all countries →🇦🇹AustriaThu, 25 May🏳️AXThu, 25 May🇧🇪BelgiumThu, 25 May🏳️BJThu, 25 May🏳️BWThu, 25 May🏳️CGThu, 25 May🇨🇭SwitzerlandThu, 25 May🇩🇰DenmarkThu, 25 May🇫🇮FinlandThu, 25 May🏳️FOThu, 25 May🇫🇷FranceThu, 25 May🏳️GLThu, 25 May🏳️HTThu, 25 May🇮🇩IndonesiaThu, 25 May🏳️ISThu, 25 May🏳️LIThu, 25 May🏳️LSThu, 25 May🏳️LUThu, 25 May🏳️MCThu, 25 May🏳️MGThu, 25 May🏳️NAThu, 25 May🇳🇱NetherlandsThu, 25 May🇳🇴NorwayThu, 25 May🇸🇪SwedenThu, 25 May🏳️SJThu, 25 May🏳️SRThu, 25 May🏳️VEThu, 25 May🇨🇴ColombiaMon, 29 May
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in Germany?
Thu, 25 May 2028
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off — 1 leave day needed