Whit Sunday 2026
Whit Sunday 2026 fell on Sunday, May 24.
Not an official day off
Whit Sunday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 21
- Day of the year
- Day 144 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
Whit Sunday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Whit Sunday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, June 8, 2025. In 2027, Whit Sunday falls on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
Whit Sunday in other countries
This is how Whit Sunday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday, May 24.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday, May 24 | No |
| Belgium | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday, May 24 | No |
| Denmark | Pinsedag | Sunday, May 24 | Yes |
| France | Dimanche de Pentecôte | Sunday, May 24 | No |
| Germany | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday, May 24 | In part of the country |
| Netherlands | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday, May 24 | Yes |
| Sweden | Pingstdagen | Sunday, May 24 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday, May 24 | No |
| United Kingdom | Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Mother's DaySunday, May 10, 2026
- Ascension DayThursday, May 14, 2026
- Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
- Whit MondayMonday, May 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Whit Sunday in 2026?
In 2026, Whit Sunday fell on Sunday, May 24, in week 21.
Is Whit Sunday 2026 a day off?
No, Whit Sunday is not a public holiday in the United States.