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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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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 | 木曜日 | 5月21日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 5月13日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2022 | 木曜日 | 5月26日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2023 | 木曜日 | 5月18日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2024 | 木曜日 | 5月9日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2025 | 木曜日 | 5月29日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2026 | 木曜日 | 5月14日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2027 | 木曜日 | 5月6日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2028 | 木曜日 | 5月25日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2029 | 木曜日 | 5月10日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2030 | 木曜日 | 5月30日 (木) | Ascension Day | Christian |
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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