Ascension Day
Ascension
Date
Thu, 29 May 2025
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, 29 May🏳️AXThu, 29 May🇧🇪BelgiumThu, 29 May🏳️BJThu, 29 May🏳️BWThu, 29 May🏳️CGThu, 29 May🇨🇭SwitzerlandThu, 29 May🇩🇪GermanyThu, 29 May🇩🇰DenmarkThu, 29 May🇫🇮FinlandThu, 29 May🏳️FOThu, 29 May🇫🇷FranceThu, 29 May🏳️GLThu, 29 May🇮🇩IndonesiaThu, 29 May🏳️ISThu, 29 May🏳️LIThu, 29 May🏳️LSThu, 29 May🏳️LUThu, 29 May🏳️MCThu, 29 May🏳️MGThu, 29 May🏳️NAThu, 29 May🇳🇱NetherlandsThu, 29 May🇳🇴NorwayThu, 29 May🇸🇪SwedenThu, 29 May🏳️SJThu, 29 May🏳️SRThu, 29 May🏳️VEThu, 29 May🇨🇴ColombiaMon, 2 Jun
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in HT?
Thu, 29 May 2025
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off — 1 leave day needed