Whit Sunday in Sweden
Quick Facts
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 25 | 1980 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1981 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 1982 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1983 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 10 | 1984 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 26 | 1985 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 18 | 1986 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1987 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1988 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 1990 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 1991 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1992 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 1993 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 22 | 1994 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 1995 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 26 | 1996 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 18 | 1997 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 31 | 1998 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 23 | 1999 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 11 | 2000 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 2001 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 2002 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2003 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 30 | 2004 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 15 | 2005 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 2006 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 27 | 2007 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 31 | 2009 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 23 | 2010 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 12 | 2011 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 27 | 2012 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 2013 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2014 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 24 | 2015 | Whit Sunday | Public holiday |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Sweden
- May 1st ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Ascension Day ―Thursday, May 9, 2013
- Pentecost Eve ―Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 26, 2013
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