Skywatching Tips for July 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in July 2025, including the Moon occulting the Pleiades, and Sirius—the Dog Star—rising. Plus, Earth is at its farthest from the Sun.
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 | Mon | Jun 1 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 24 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jun 6 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 29 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 20 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Jun 5 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | May 21 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Jun 10 | Whit Monday | Public 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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