Ascension Day in Canada
Quick Facts
Ascension Day, which is observed on May 1 in 2008, is the 40th day after Easter Sunday. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Ascension Day | English |
| L'Ascension | French |
Ascension Day 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008Ascension Day 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009See list of observations below
Ascension Day, which is observed on May 1 in 2008, is the 40th day after Easter Sunday. It is a Christian holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Ascension Day also falls on the same day as May Day, a holiday celebrated in many countries, as well as Law Day, Loyalty Day and National Day of Prayer in the United States in 2008.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection according to Christian belief. ©iStockphoto.com/ Marcus Lindström
About Ascension Day
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | May 15 | 1980 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 28 | 1981 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 20 | 1982 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 12 | 1983 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 31 | 1984 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 16 | 1985 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 8 | 1986 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 28 | 1987 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 12 | 1988 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 4 | 1989 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 24 | 1990 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 9 | 1991 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 28 | 1992 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 20 | 1993 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 12 | 1994 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 25 | 1995 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 16 | 1996 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 8 | 1997 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 21 | 1998 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 13 | 1999 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | Jun 1 | 2000 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 24 | 2001 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 9 | 2002 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 29 | 2003 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 20 | 2004 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 5 | 2005 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 25 | 2006 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 17 | 2007 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 1 | 2008 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 21 | 2009 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 13 | 2010 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | Jun 2 | 2011 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 17 | 2012 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 9 | 2013 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 29 | 2014 | Ascension Day | Christian | |
| Thu | May 14 | 2015 | Ascension Day | Christian |
Other holidays in May 2008 in Canada
- Yom HaShoah (Friday, May 2, 2008)
- Yom HaAtzmaut (Thursday, May 8, 2008)
- Pentecost (Sunday, May 11, 2008)
- Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11, 2008)
- Trinity Sunday (Sunday, May 18, 2008)
- Victoria Day (Monday, May 19, 2008)
- Corpus Christi (Thursday, May 22, 2008)
- Lag B'Omer (Friday, May 23, 2008)
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