Pentecost in Switzerland
Quick Facts
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Pfingstsonntag | German |
| Pentecôte | French |
| Pentecoste | Italian |
| Pentecost | English |
Alternative name
Pentecost SundayPentecost 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013Pentecost 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 Pentecost
Read more about Pentecost.Pentecost Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 25 | 1980 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1981 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 30 | 1982 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 22 | 1983 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 10 | 1984 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 26 | 1985 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 18 | 1986 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1987 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 22 | 1988 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 1990 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 19 | 1991 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1992 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 30 | 1993 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 22 | 1994 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 1995 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 26 | 1996 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 18 | 1997 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 31 | 1998 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 23 | 1999 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 11 | 2000 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 2001 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 19 | 2002 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2003 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 30 | 2004 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 15 | 2005 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 2006 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 27 | 2007 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 31 | 2009 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 23 | 2010 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 12 | 2011 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 27 | 2012 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 19 | 2013 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2014 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
| Sun | May 24 | 2015 | Pentecost | Common Local holidays | All |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Switzerland
- May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Ascension Day ―Thursday, May 9, 2013
- Whit Monday ―Monday, May 20, 2013
- Corpus Christi ―Thursday, May 30, 2013
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