Ascension Day 2026
Ascension Day 2026 fell on Thursday 14 May.
Not an official day off
Ascension Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 14 May 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: GOV.UK: UK bank 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, 29 May 2025. In 2027, Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 6 May 2027.
Ascension Day and the school holidays
Ascension Day 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
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 14 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Belgium | Hemelvaart | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Denmark | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| France | Ascension | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Germany | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Netherlands | Hemelvaartsdag | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| Switzerland | Auffahrt | Thursday 14 May | Yes |
| United States | Ascension Day | Thursday 14 May | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Early May bank holidayMonday, 4 May 2026
- Whit SundaySunday, 24 May 2026
- Spring bank holidayMonday, 25 May 2026
- Whit MondayMonday, 25 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Ascension Day in 2026?
In 2026, Ascension Day fell on Thursday 14 May, in week 20.
Is Ascension Day 2026 a day off?
No, Ascension Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.