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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
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026 | Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Thu | May 6 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
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