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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?
Ascension Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
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About Ascension Day
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | don | 21 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | don | 13 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | don | 26 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | don | 18 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | don | 9 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | don | 29 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | don | 14 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | don | 6 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | don | 25 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | don | 10 mei | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | don | 30 mei | Ascension Day | Public 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.
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