Christian feast day
Ascension Day
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) is Easter + 39 days, always a Thursday — a nationwide public holiday. Taking the following Friday off yields a 4-day weekend.
Where does it apply?
Statutory holiday in all 16 federal states.In the coming years
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What's being celebrated?
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) is Easter + 39 days, always a Thursday — a nationwide public holiday. Taking the following Friday off yields a 4-day weekend.
Easter + 39 days, always a Thursday. Earliest April 30, latest June 3.
In Germany this day is also celebrated as Father's Day, with traditional "Bollerwagen" group walks.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is Ascension Day always on a Thursday?
- Easter is a Sunday and + 39 days lands on a Thursday.
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