Skywatching Highlights for June 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in June 2025: A bright morning Venus, two Moon-Mars conjunctions, and the solstice changing the seasons.
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday. It is the day after Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Is Whit Monday a Public Holiday?
Whit Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit.
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About Whit Monday
Read more about Whit Monday.Whit Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | maa | 1 jun | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2021 | maa | 24 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2022 | maa | 6 jun | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2023 | maa | 29 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2024 | maa | 20 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2025 | maa | 9 jun | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2026 | maa | 25 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2027 | maa | 17 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2028 | maa | 5 jun | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2029 | maa | 21 mei | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
| 2030 | maa | 10 jun | Whit Monday | National Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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