Ascension Day 2026
Ascension Day 2026 fell on Thursday, May 14.
Not an official day off
Ascension Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 20
- Day of the year
- Day 134 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Ascension Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Ascension Day falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Thursday, May 29, 2025. In 2027, Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
Ascension Day in other countries
This is how Ascension Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday, May 14.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Belgium | Hemelvaart | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Denmark | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| France | Ascension | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Germany | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Hemelvaartsdag | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Sweden | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Auffahrt | Thursday, May 14 | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Mother's DaySunday, May 10, 2026
- Whit SundaySunday, May 24, 2026
- Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
- Whit MondayMonday, May 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Ascension Day in 2026?
In 2026, Ascension Day fell on Thursday, May 14, in week 20.
Is Ascension Day 2026 a day off?
No, Ascension Day is not a public holiday in the United States.