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Whit Sunday/Pentecost in Spain
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/Pentecost a Public Holiday?
Whit Sunday/Pentecost is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, June 9, 2019 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Spain.
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/Pentecost
Read more about Whit Sunday/Pentecost.Whit Sunday/Pentecost Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sun | May 24 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2016 | Sun | May 15 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2017 | Sun | Jun 4 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2018 | Sun | May 20 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2019 | Sun | Jun 9 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2020 | Sun | May 31 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2021 | Sun | May 23 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2022 | Sun | Jun 5 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2023 | Sun | May 28 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2024 | Sun | May 19 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance | |
| 2025 | Sun | Jun 8 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance |
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