This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Listed below are the countries who observe Ascension Day as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Thursday May 9th 2024
Aruba
Austria
Belgium
Benin
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Congo
Curaçao
Denmark
Eswatini
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Germany
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Iceland
Ivory Coast
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Martinique
Monaco
Namibia
New Caledonia
Norway
Senegal
Sint Maarten
Sweden
Switzerland
Togo
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Wallis and FutunaFriday May 10th 2024
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Indonesia |
Ascension Day |
Monday May 13th 2024
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Colombia |
Ascension Day Holiday |
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