Ascension Day: dates, countries and long weekends
When is Ascension Day? Next date: 6 May 2027. Full list of countries and upcoming dates.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Day | Countdown | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, LI, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela | |
| 10 May 2027 | Monday | Colombia | |
| 25 May 2028 | Thursday | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, LI, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland | |
| 29 May 2028 | Monday | Colombia |
Observed in
Austria · Belgium · Switzerland · Colombia · Germany · Denmark · Finland · France · Indonesia · Iceland · LI · Luxembourg · Netherlands · Norway · Sweden · Venezuela
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FAQ
- When is Ascension Day next?
- The next occurrence is 6 May 2027.
- Is it a public holiday everywhere?
- Not always — check each country page for regional and state-level differences.