Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. more
Ascension Day in Denmark
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.
Is Ascension Day a Public Holiday?
Ascension Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
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
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2016 | Thu | May 5 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2017 | Thu | May 25 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2018 | Thu | May 10 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | May 30 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | May 21 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | May 13 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | May 26 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | May 18 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | May 9 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 29 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
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