Ascension Day
Day off for the Christian community in Algeria · عيد الصعود
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 May | Thursday | Christian |
| 2027 | 6 May | Thursday | Christian |
Where it applies
For the Christian community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Algeria it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Algiers around 6 May: high 21°C (69°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 11% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Algiers. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 6 May in Algiers: (MET Norway)
About Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, which according to the New Testament took place forty days after the resurrection. It is therefore observed on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday. Because it depends on Easter, Western and Orthodox churches often observe it on different dates.
Traditions
Church services are held to mark the feast. In some countries the holiday is used for family outings or a long weekend, and various regions have their own local customs connected with the day.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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