Ascension Day
Ascension Day is a movable public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 16 of the 16 German federal states.
Ascension Day applies nationwide in all 16 federal states and is therefore one of the nine holidays that are legally protected everywhere.
The next date is May 6, 2027 (Thursday) – that is 210 days from today.
Ascension Day is the 39th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 14, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | May 6, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | May 25, 2028 | Thursday |
Ascension Day is a movable public holiday – the date depends on the date of Easter. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
Ascension Day is a statutory public holiday nationwide – in all 16 federal states.
Next date: May 6, 2027 (Thursday) – in 210 days.
How the Date Is Calculated
Ascension Day is the 39th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ascension Day?
Ascension Day falls on May 14, 2026 (Thursday) (movable holiday).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.