Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Whit Monday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jun 1 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 24 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jun 6 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 29 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 20 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Jun 5 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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