When is Pentecost in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 24 and May 31. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Pentecost?

Pentecost is marked in 32 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia and Germany, and 20 more.

Is Pentecost a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Austria, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia and Germany and 16 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Pentecost 2026?

Pentecost falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, May 24, 2026 and the last is Sunday, May 31, 2026, across 32 countries.

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

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Pentecost 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇦🇽 Åland IslandsPingstdagen	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇦🇺 Australia	May 24Sunday	Religious holiday
🇦🇹 AustriaPfingstsonntag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇨🇦 Canada	May 24Sunday	Religious holiday
🇧🇶 Caribbean NetherlandsPinksteren	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇨🇼 CuraçaoPinksteren	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇩🇰 DenmarkPinsedag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇪🇪 Estonianelipühade 1. püha	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇫🇴 Faroe IslandsHvítasunnudagur	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇫🇮 FinlandHelluntaipäivä	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇵🇫 French PolynesiaPentecôte	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇩🇪 GermanyPfingstsonntag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇬🇱 GreenlandPiinsi	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇭🇺 HungaryPünkösdvasárnap	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇮🇸 IcelandHvítasunnudagur	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇮🇪 Ireland	May 24Sunday	Observance
🇱🇻 LatviaVasarsvētki	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇱🇮 LiechtensteinPfingstsonntag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇳🇱 NetherlandsEerste Pinksterdag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇳🇴 NorwayFørste pinsedag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇵🇱 PolandZielone Świątki	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇽 Sint MaartenPinksteren	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇮 Sloveniabinkoštna nedelja	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇯 Svalbard & Jan MayenFørste pinsedag	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇪 SwedenPingstdagen	May 24Sunday	Public holiday
🇨🇭 Switzerland	May 24Sunday	Observance
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	May 24Sunday	Religious holiday
🇺🇸 United States	May 24Sunday	Religious holiday
🇨🇾 CyprusΑγίου Πνεύματος	May 31Sunday	Public holiday
🇬🇷 GreeceΠεντηκοστή	May 31Sunday	Public holiday
🇷🇴 RomaniaRusaliile	May 31Sunday	Public holiday
🇺🇦 UkraineТрійця	May 31Sunday	Public holiday

Questions about Pentecost

When is Pentecost in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 24 and May 31. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Pentecost?: Pentecost is marked in 32 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia and Germany, and 20 more.
Is Pentecost a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Austria, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia and Germany and 16 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so 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
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 Monday May 25
Pentecost Sunday May 24
Children's Day January 6