Ascension Day 2027
Ascension Day 2027 falls on Thursday 6 May.
Not an official day off
Ascension Day 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 6 May 2027
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 18
- Day of the year
- Day 126 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 2026, 2027 and 2028
Ascension Day falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is 8 days earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Thursday, 14 May 2026. In 2028, Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 25 May 2028.
Ascension Day and the school holidays
Ascension Day 2027 falls outside the school holidays.
Ascension Day in other countries
This is how Ascension Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday 6 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Belgium | Hemelvaart | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Denmark | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| France | Ascension | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Germany | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Netherlands | Hemelvaartsdag | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| Switzerland | Auffahrt | Thursday 6 May | Yes |
| United States | Ascension Day | Thursday 6 May | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Early May bank holidayMonday, 3 May 2027
- Whit SundaySunday, 16 May 2027
- Whit MondayMonday, 17 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Ascension Day in 2027?
In 2027, Ascension Day falls on Thursday 6 May, in week 18.
Is Ascension Day 2027 a day off?
No, Ascension Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.