How many days until Ascension Day in Denmark?
Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) is a nationwide public holiday in Denmark. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Ascension Day dates in Denmark
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 6 May 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Ascension Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Caribbean Netherlands, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Curaçao, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Martinique, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Senegal and 9 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in Denmark?
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 14 May 2026 and Thursday, 6 May 2027.
Is Ascension Day a nationwide public holiday in Denmark?
Yes, Ascension Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Ascension Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Ascension Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Denmark comes after Ascension Day?
The next one is Pentecost on Sunday, 16 May 2027.
How many days until Ascension Day?
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More Denmark holidays
- New Year's Day
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
- Christmas Day
- St. Stephen's Day
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