Ascension Day
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Date
Thu, 14 May 2026
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
🇦🇹AustriaThu, 14 May🏳️AXThu, 14 May🇧🇪BelgiumThu, 14 May🏳️BJThu, 14 May🏳️BWThu, 14 May🏳️CGThu, 14 May🇨🇭SwitzerlandThu, 14 May🇩🇪GermanyThu, 14 May🇩🇰DenmarkThu, 14 May🇫🇮FinlandThu, 14 May🇫🇷FranceThu, 14 May🏳️GLThu, 14 May🏳️HTThu, 14 May🇮🇩IndonesiaThu, 14 May🏳️ISThu, 14 May🏳️LIThu, 14 May🏳️LSThu, 14 May🏳️LUThu, 14 May🏳️MCThu, 14 May🏳️MGThu, 14 May🏳️NAThu, 14 May🇳🇱NetherlandsThu, 14 May🇳🇴NorwayThu, 14 May🇸🇪SwedenThu, 14 May🏳️SJThu, 14 May🏳️SRThu, 14 May🏳️VEThu, 14 May🇨🇴ColombiaMon, 18 May
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in FO?
Thu, 14 May 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off — 1 leave day needed