Ascension Day 2028
Ascension Day 2028 falls on Thursday 25 May.
Not an official day off
Ascension Day 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 25 May 2028
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 21
- Day of the year
- Day 146 of 366
- 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 2027, 2028 and 2029
Ascension Day falls on a different date every year. In 2028 it is 19 days later than in 2027, when it fell on Thursday, 6 May 2027. In 2029, Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 10 May 2029.
Ascension Day and the school holidays
Ascension Day 2028 falls outside the school holidays.
Ascension Day in other countries
This is how Ascension Day 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday 25 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Belgium | Hemelvaart | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Denmark | Kristi himmelfartsdag | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| France | Ascension | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Germany | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Netherlands | Hemelvaartsdag | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| Switzerland | Auffahrt | Thursday 25 May | Yes |
| United States | Ascension Day | Thursday 25 May | No |
Other holidays in 2028
- Spring bank holidayMonday, 29 May 2028
- Whit SundaySunday, 4 June 2028
- Whit MondayMonday, 5 June 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is Ascension Day in 2028?
In 2028, Ascension Day falls on Thursday 25 May, in week 21.
Is Ascension Day 2028 a day off?
No, Ascension Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.