Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Pentecost is a Christian holiday 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.
Is Whit Sunday a Public Holiday?
Whit Sunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2021, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
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
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | May 15 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Jun 4 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2018 | Sun | May 20 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Jun 9 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | May 31 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 23 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jun 5 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | May 28 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 19 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Jun 8 | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | May 24 | Whit Sunday | National 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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