Ascension Day in Finland
Quick Facts
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Helatorstai | Finnish |
| Kristi himmelsfärds dag | Swedish |
| Ascension Day | English |
Ascension Day 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013Ascension Day 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014List of dates for other years
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It occurs 39 days after Easter Sunday. It is a Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven according to Christian belief.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection according to Christian belief.
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About Ascension Day
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | May 10 | 1980 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 23 | 1981 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 15 | 1982 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 7 | 1983 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 26 | 1984 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 11 | 1985 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 3 | 1986 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 23 | 1987 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 7 | 1988 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 29 | 1989 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 19 | 1990 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 1991 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 28 | 1992 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 20 | 1993 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 12 | 1994 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 25 | 1995 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 16 | 1996 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 8 | 1997 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 21 | 1998 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 13 | 1999 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | Jun 1 | 2000 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 24 | 2001 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2002 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 29 | 2003 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 20 | 2004 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 5 | 2005 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 25 | 2006 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 17 | 2007 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 1 | 2008 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 21 | 2009 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 13 | 2010 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | Jun 2 | 2011 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 17 | 2012 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2013 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 29 | 2014 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 14 | 2015 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Finland
- May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 12, 2013
- Whit Sunday ―Sunday, May 19, 2013
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