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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
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 星期四 | 5月21日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 星期四 | 5月13日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 星期四 | 5月26日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 星期四 | 5月18日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 星期四 | 5月9日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | 星期四 | 5月29日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | 星期四 | 5月14日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | 星期四 | 5月6日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | 星期四 | 5月25日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | 星期四 | 5月10日 (四) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | 星期四 | 5月30日 (四) | 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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