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Ascension Day is observed in Australia on the 40th day of Easter. It commemorates Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Ascension Day a Public Holiday?
Ascension Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Ascension Day marks Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven, according to Christian belief. St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia.
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What Do People Do?
Some Christians in Australia attend church services on Ascension Day to celebrate this event. Prayers are made and people sing hymns at these services. Communion, also known as Eucharist, may also be offered to the congregation. Announcements on Ascension Day are often found in church bulletins prior to the event. Some students who attend Sunday school or take part in religious studies (such as classes) may participate in lessons or activities that explain the meaning of Ascension Day.
Public Life
Ascension Day is not a federal public holiday in Australia. Offices, retail stores, educational institutions and public transit systems stick with their usual schedules.
Background
Ascension Day is one of the earliest Christian festivals dating back to the year 68 CE. According to the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus Christ met several times with his disciples during the 40 days after his resurrection to instruct them on how to carry out his teachings. It is believed that on the 40th day he took them to the Mount of Olives, where they watched as he ascended to heaven.
Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season and occurs ten days before Pentecost. Depending upon the phases of the Moon in a particular year, Ascension Day is usually celebrated on a Thursday. However, some churches may choose to celebrate it on the following Sunday. Many Eastern Orthodox churches calculate the date of Pascha (Easter) according to the Julian calendar, rather than the Gregorian calendar used by many western churches, so their Ascension Day usually occurs after the western observance.
About Ascension Day in Other Countries
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | May 21 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2021 | Thu | May 13 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2022 | Thu | May 26 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2023 | Thu | May 18 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | May 9 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2025 | Thu | May 29 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2026 | Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2027 | Thu | May 6 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2029 | Thu | May 10 | Ascension Day | Christian |
| 2030 | Thu | May 30 | Ascension Day | Christian |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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