Day of the Canary Islands
The Day of the Canary Islands marks the anniversary of the autonomous Canary Islands Parliament's first session. It is a local public holiday on the Canary Islands on May 30 each year.
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 5, 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026 | Sun | May 24 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | May 16 | Whit Sunday/Pentecost | Observance |
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Day of Murcia
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