Pentecost
Pentecost
Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, observed 49 days after Easter Sunday and considered the birthday of the Church.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="pentecost"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Date Rule
- 49 days (7th Sunday) after Easter Sunday (May-June)
- Public Holiday
- Yes
- Religion
- ✝️ Christianity
About this Holiday
Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles 50 days after Easter, considered the birthday of the Church and observed with special Masses and services.
Countries (12)
Austria
Public holiday
Belgium
Public holiday
Denmark
Public holiday
France
Public holiday
Germany
Public holiday
Hungary
Public holiday
Netherlands
Public holiday
Norway
Public holiday
Poland
Public holiday
Romania
Public holiday
Sweden
Public holiday
Switzerland
Public holiday
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Yes |
| Sunday, June 20, 2027 | 🇷🇴 Romania | Yes |
| Sunday, June 4, 2028 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Yes |
| Sunday, June 4, 2028 | 🇷🇴 Romania | Yes |
| Sunday, May 20, 2029 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Yes |
| Sunday, May 27, 2029 | 🇷🇴 Romania | Yes |
| Sunday, June 9, 2030 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Yes |
| Sunday, June 16, 2030 | 🇷🇴 Romania | Yes |
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Pentecost by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) falls on the 50th day after Easter Sunday, always on a Sunday. In the Gregorian calendar, this places it between May 10 and June 13, with the date varying each year based on Easter.
Pentecost is a Christian holiday celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. It marks the birthday of the Christian Church and occurs 50 days after Easter.
Pentecost is celebrated across Christian-majority countries, particularly in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, and other European nations. Whit Monday (the day after Pentecost) is also a public holiday in many of these countries.
Yes, Pentecost Sunday and Whit Monday (the day after) are public holidays in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Austria. In the UK, it is not a statutory bank holiday, though the broader Whitsun period has historical significance.
Pentecost traditions include church services with readings from Acts, wearing white clothing (hence the name 'Whit Sunday' in English, from 'White Sunday'), outdoor processions, and in many European countries, the Pentecost weekend is a popular time for family trips and outdoor activities due to the long weekend.
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