Ascension Day
Regional public holiday in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 May | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 6 May | Thursday | Regional |
Where it applies
Ascension, Tristan da Cunha.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Forecast for Thursday 6 May in St Helena: (MET Norway)
About Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, which according to the New Testament took place forty days after the resurrection. It is therefore observed on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday. Because it depends on Easter, Western and Orthodox churches often observe it on different dates.
Traditions
Church services are held to mark the feast. In some countries the holiday is used for family outings or a long weekend, and various regions have their own local customs connected with the day.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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