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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.
Is Ascension Day a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for financial institutions and the banking sector only. Some private businesses and local governments, services, and schools might be closed on this day.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
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About Ascension Day
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | May 30 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2019 | Mon | Jun 3 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | May 21 | Ascension Day | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | May 13 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2021 | Mon | May 24 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | May 26 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2022 | Mon | May 30 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | May 18 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2023 | Mon | May 22 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | May 9 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2024 | Mon | May 13 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 29 | Ascension Day | Observance, Christian |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 2 | Ascension Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | Bank holiday |
| 2027 | Thu | May 6 | Ascension Day | Bank holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Ascension Day | Bank holiday |
| 2029 | Thu | May 10 | Ascension Day | Bank holiday |
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