Ascension Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 20
- Day of year
- 134
- Local time zone
- Africa/Brazzaville
- Currency
- XAF
Long-weekend planner
Ascension Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Congo, Ascension Day is on May 14, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Ascension Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Ascension Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Congo.
Ascension Day was on May 14, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Ascension Day in Congo is on May 6, 2027.
Other public holidays in Congo 2026
- New Year's Day (Jour de l'An)Jan 1
- Easter Sunday (Dimanche de Pâques)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Apr 6
- Labour Day (Fête du Travail)May 1
- Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)May 25
- Reconciliation Day (Fête de la Réconciliation)Jun 10
- National Day (Fête Nationale)Aug 15
- All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Nov 1
- Republic Day (Jour de la République)Nov 28
- Christmas Day (Noël)Dec 25
About these dates
The Ascension Day date for Congo 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.