Whit Sunday 2026
Whit Sunday 2026 fell on Sunday 24 May.
Not an official day off
Whit Sunday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 24 May 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 21
- Day of the year
- Day 144 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
Whit Sunday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Whit Sunday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, 8 June 2025. In 2027, Whit Sunday falls on Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Whit Sunday and the school holidays
Whit Sunday 2026 falls in the May half term in 7 of the 40 areas.
Whit Sunday in other countries
This is how Whit Sunday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 24 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 24 May | No |
| Belgium | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday 24 May | No |
| Denmark | Pinsedag | Sunday 24 May | Yes |
| France | Dimanche de Pentecôte | Sunday 24 May | No |
| Germany | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 24 May | In part of the country |
| Netherlands | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday 24 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Pingstdagen | Sunday 24 May | Yes |
| Switzerland | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 24 May | No |
| United States | Whit Sunday | Sunday 24 May | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Ascension DayThursday, 14 May 2026
- Spring bank holidayMonday, 25 May 2026
- Whit MondayMonday, 25 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Whit Sunday in 2026?
In 2026, Whit Sunday fell on Sunday 24 May, in week 21.
Is Whit Sunday 2026 a day off?
No, Whit Sunday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.