Ascension Day
May 14, 2026
Thursday
Ascension Day Dates
Countries That Observe Ascension Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented10
Public holiday10
Bank holiday2
Office holiday2
School holiday2
Status varies by country and year. Of 10 countries represented in the available data, 10 have at least one public-holiday record, 2 have a bank-holiday record, 2 have an office-holiday record, and 2 have a school-holiday record.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ascension Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Ascension Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Ascension Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.