Ascension Day
Ascension Day marks the ascension of Jesus Christ and is observed during the Easter season, forty days after Easter.
About Ascension Day
Ascension Day is a Christian observance held on the fortieth day of Easter, traditionally marking the ascension of Jesus into heaven. It is also known as the Feast of the Ascension or Ascension Thursday. Because it is counted from Easter, its Gregorian date changes each year.
Significance
Ascension Day is significant as one of the movable feasts connected to the Easter cycle. It marks a key point between Easter Sunday and Pentecost in many Christian liturgical calendars. Its date relationship to Easter makes it part of the broader sequence of spring observances that structure the Christian year.
Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 14 | Thursday |
| 2027 | May 6 | Thursday |
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