Easter cycle

Pentecost

חג השבועות הנוצרי (Pentecost)

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Fifty days after Easter, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. Always a Sunday; in many countries the following Monday is the actual day off.

When & where

Pentecost by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

Europe

Africa

Caribbean

CuracaoSunday 16 May 2027

North & Central America

BarbadosSunday 16 May 2027

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The impact on the Sunday itself is limited. In Italy and parts of Germany there are local festivals around this time tied to the feast.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Pentecost in 2026?

The date varies by country. Soonest: Greece on Sunday 20 June 2027. Full list below.

Which countries observe Pentecost as a public holiday?

Greece, Romania, Cyprus, Ukraine, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, French Polynesia, Greenland, Republic of the Congo, Andorra, Curacao, Burkina Faso and 12 more.

What's closed on Pentecost?

In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.

Is it a good time to travel around Pentecost?

The impact on the Sunday itself is limited. In Italy and parts of Germany there are local festivals around this time tied to the feast.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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