Whit Sunday 2027
Whit Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday 16 May.
Not an official day off
Whit Sunday 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 19
- Day of the year
- Day 136 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 2026, 2027 and 2028
Whit Sunday falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is 8 days earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Sunday, 24 May 2026. In 2028, Whit Sunday falls on Sunday, 4 June 2028.
Whit Sunday and the school holidays
Whit Sunday 2027 falls outside the school holidays.
Whit Sunday in other countries
This is how Whit Sunday 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 16 May.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 16 May | No |
| Belgium | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday 16 May | No |
| Denmark | Pinsedag | Sunday 16 May | Yes |
| France | Dimanche de Pentecôte | Sunday 16 May | No |
| Germany | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 16 May | In part of the country |
| Netherlands | Eerste pinksterdag | Sunday 16 May | Yes |
| Sweden | Pingstdagen | Sunday 16 May | Yes |
| Switzerland | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday 16 May | No |
| United States | Whit Sunday | Sunday 16 May | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Early May bank holidayMonday, 3 May 2027
- Ascension DayThursday, 6 May 2027
- Whit MondayMonday, 17 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Whit Sunday in 2027?
In 2027, Whit Sunday falls on Sunday 16 May, in week 19.
Is Whit Sunday 2027 a day off?
No, Whit Sunday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.