Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Whit Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | May 16 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Jun 5 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jun 1 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 24 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jun 6 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 29 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 20 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | National holiday |
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