Ascension Day
Thu, May 09
|All Day
Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven is commemorated (as per Christian belief) by celebrating Ascension Day, which occurs on a Thursday, which is 40 (or 39) days after Easter. This year, it will take place on May 9.


Time & Location
May 09, 2024, 12:00 AM
All Day
About the event
Known by multiple names — The Feast of the Ascension, The Ascension of Jesus, Ascension Thursday, Holy Thursday, or Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord — this is a Christian holiday that doubles as a public holiday in many countries like Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, and more. One of the earliest Christian festivals, Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season. This event is celebrated primarily by Catholics and Anglican Christians; most Protestant churches do not follow this tradition anymore. The date, too, differs in different geographic locations. Click HERE to view the resources developed by National Today.