The Summer Solstice Impact
The longest day of the year can bring energy—or anxiety. Here’s how solstice light in the Northern Hemisphere can affect your brain and body.
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.
©iStockphoto.com/davidsorensen
About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Jun 5 | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | 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.
Elsewhere on timeanddate.com
Skywatching Highlights for June 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in June 2025: A bright morning Venus, two Moon-Mars conjunctions, and the solstice changing the seasons.
Earth to Spin Unusually Quickly in July and August
Since 2020, Earth has notched up unprecedentedly short days midway through the year. It will happen again in 2025.
Moon Guide for June 2025
Discover the phases of the Moon in June 2025, including close approaches with Mars and Venus.