How many days until Ascension Day in France?
Ascension Day (Ascension) is a nationwide public holiday in France. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Ascension Day dates in France
| 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, Denmark, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Finland, 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 France?
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 14 May 2026 and Thursday, 6 May 2027.
Is Ascension Day a nationwide public holiday in France?
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 France comes after Ascension Day?
The next one is Victory in Europe Day on Saturday, 8 May 2027.
How many days until Ascension Day?
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More France holidays
- New Year's Day
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Victory in Europe Day
- Whit Monday
- Bastille Day
- Assumption Day
- All Saints' Day
- Armistice Day
- Christmas Day
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