Ascension Day
Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
Date
Thu, 6 May 2027
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, 6 May🏳️AXThu, 6 May🇧🇪BelgiumThu, 6 May🏳️BJThu, 6 May🏳️BWThu, 6 May🏳️CGThu, 6 May🇨🇭SwitzerlandThu, 6 May🇩🇪GermanyThu, 6 May🇩🇰DenmarkThu, 6 May🇫🇮FinlandThu, 6 May🏳️FOThu, 6 May🇫🇷FranceThu, 6 May🏳️GLThu, 6 May🏳️HTThu, 6 May🇮🇩IndonesiaThu, 6 May🏳️ISThu, 6 May🏳️LIThu, 6 May🏳️LSThu, 6 May🏳️LUThu, 6 May🏳️MCThu, 6 May🏳️MGThu, 6 May🏳️NAThu, 6 May🇳🇱NetherlandsThu, 6 May🇳🇴NorwayThu, 6 May🏳️SJThu, 6 May🏳️SRThu, 6 May🏳️VEThu, 6 May🇨🇴ColombiaMon, 10 May
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in Sweden?
Thu, 6 May 2027
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
4 days off — 1 leave day needed