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When is the Ascension 2029?

In 2029, Ascension falls on Thursday, May 10, 2029.

Where it is transferred to Sunday (as in most U.S. dioceses), it is observed on May 13, 2029.

The Ascension of the Lord commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven, forty days after Easter. It is a holy day of obligation, traditionally celebrated on a Thursday; in most dioceses of the United States it is transferred to the following Sunday.

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Key liturgical dates in 2029

Ash WednesdayFebruary 14, 2029
Palm SundayMarch 25, 2029
Good FridayMarch 30, 2029
Easter SundayApril 1, 2029
AscensionMay 10, 2029
PentecostMay 20, 2029

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Ascension in 2029?

In 2029, Ascension falls on Thursday, May 10, 2029.

Why does the date of Ascension change each year?

Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.

Is Ascension a holy day of obligation?

Yes. The Ascension is a holy day of obligation. In most U.S. dioceses it is transferred from Thursday to the following Sunday; check with your local diocese.