Ascension Day 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Ascension Day 2026 fell on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (a Thursday). See Ascension Day 2027 โ†’

When is Ascension Day 2026?

Ascension Day 2026 fell on Thursday, May 14, 2026. It was a Thursday.

How many days until Ascension Day 2026?

As of October 15, 2026, it has been 154 days since Ascension Day 2026, which fell on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Day of week
Thursday
Type
Religious Holidays
Religion
Christianity
Duration
1 day

Other holidays in May 2026

International Workers' Day ยท May 1Met Gala ยท May 4Star Wars Day ยท May 4Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) ยท May 5Cinco de Mayo ยท May 5Mother's Day ยท May 10Eurovision Song Contest ยท May 16Pentecost ยท May 24Vesak ยท May 30All holidays in May โ†’

Ascension Day, forty days after Easter, is the Christian feast commemorating the ascension of Jesus into heaven.

For the full story โ€” history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ€” see the Ascension Day guide.

Ascension Day in other years

202620272028202920302031Ascension Day 2027 โ†’ Ascension Day guide