Whit Sunday in Finland
Quick Facts
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Helluntaipäivä | Finnish |
| Pingstdagen | Swedish |
| Whit Sunday | English |
Alternative name
Pentecost SundayWhit Sunday 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013Whit Sunday 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014List of dates for other years
Pentecost is a Christian holy day commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday.
According to Christian texts, the Holy Spirit, often symbolized by a dove, descended on the apostles who received the gift of tongues. Pentecost celebrates this event.
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About Whit Sunday
Read more about Whit Sunday.Whit Sunday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | May 23 | 1980 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 25 | 1980 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | Jun 5 | 1981 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1981 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 28 | 1982 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 1982 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 20 | 1983 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1983 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | Jun 8 | 1984 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 10 | 1984 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 24 | 1985 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 26 | 1985 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 16 | 1986 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 18 | 1986 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | Jun 5 | 1987 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1987 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 20 | 1988 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1988 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | May 12 | 1989 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Fri | Jun 1 | 1990 | Whit Sunday (moved) | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 1990 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 1991 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1992 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 1993 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1994 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 1995 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 26 | 1996 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 18 | 1997 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 31 | 1998 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 23 | 1999 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 11 | 2000 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 2001 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 2002 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2003 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 2004 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 15 | 2005 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 2006 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 27 | 2007 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 31 | 2009 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 23 | 2010 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 12 | 2011 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 27 | 2012 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 2013 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2014 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| Sun | May 24 | 2015 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Finland
- May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Ascension Day ―Thursday, May 9, 2013
- Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 12, 2013
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