Ascension Day
Thursday, 6 May 2027in 265 days
Public holidayAscension Day falls on a Thursday 40 days after Easter and is a public holiday commemorating the ascension of Christ. Since it always lands on a Thursday, many Icelanders bridge the Friday and turn it into a long weekend.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 May 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | 25 May 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | 10 May 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | 30 May 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | 22 May 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | 6 May 2032 | Thursday |
Questions & answers
- When is Ascension Day 2027?
- Ascension Day 2027 falls on Thursday, 6 May 2027.
- When is Ascension Day 2028?
- Ascension Day 2028 falls on Thursday, 25 May 2028.
- Is Ascension Day a public holiday in Iceland?
- Yes, Ascension Day is a statutory public holiday in Iceland.