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When is Orthodox Ascension Day 2026?
Orthodox Ascension Day 2026 is on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Romania.
Ascension Day (Înălțarea) is an annual observance in Romania to commemorate the Christian belief of Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven.
See May 21 on the world mapOrthodox Ascension Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Romania | May 21Thursday |
Questions about Orthodox Ascension Day
- When is Orthodox Ascension Day in 2026?
- Orthodox Ascension Day is on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Orthodox Ascension Day?
- Orthodox Ascension Day is marked in 1 country: Romania.
- Is Orthodox Ascension Day a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- Whit Monday May 25
- Eid al-Adha May 25
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Pentecost May 24
- Pentecost Monday May 25