Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
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 Whitsunday a Public Holiday?
Whitsunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, 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 Whitsunday
Read more about Whitsunday.Whitsunday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Jun 9 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | May 31 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 23 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jun 5 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | May 28 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 19 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Jun 8 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | May 24 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 16 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Jun 4 | Whitsunday | National holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | May 20 | Whitsunday | 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.
