Ascension Day in Norway

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.

About Ascension Day

Ascension Day Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
Thu	May 13	2010	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	Jun 2	2011	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 17	2012	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 9	2013	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 29	2014	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 14	2015	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 5	2016	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 25	2017	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 10	2018	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 30	2019	Ascension Day	National holiday
Thu	May 21	2020	Ascension Day	National holiday

Quick Facts

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Ascension Day 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Ascension Day 2019

Thursday, May 30, 2019

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List of dates for other years

Other holidays in May 2018 in Norway

Labor day – Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Day of liberation – Tuesday, May 8, 2018
17 May Constitution Day (1814) – Thursday, May 17, 2018
Pentecost Eve – Saturday, May 19, 2018
Whit Sunday – Sunday, May 20, 2018
Whit Monday – Monday, May 21, 2018

Fun Holiday on May 10, 2018

Clean Up Your Room Day

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