Painting of the Holy Spirit decending onto the Apostles.Pentecost for the year 2021 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, May 23rd.
Pentecost also known as Whit Sunday for Christians is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter. The day celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles of Jesus Christ.
More information on Pentecost. (Dates, Customs and History for Pentecost)
| Pentecost | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Pentecost, Whit Sunday |
| Type: | Observance, Chistian |
| When: | Seventh Sunday after Easter |
How many days to Pentecost 2021?
Sunday, May 23rd is the 142 day of the 2021 calendar year with 2 years, 7 months, 2 days until the celebration/ observance of Pentecost 2021.
May 2021 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 - Sat | May Day 2021 | Observance | 923 |
| May 2 - Sun | Orthodox Easter 2021 | Orthodox | 924 |
| May 5 - Wed | Cinco de Mayo 2021 | Observance | 927 |
| May 6 - Thurs | National Nurses Day 2021 | Observance | 928 |
| May 6 - Thurs | National Day of Prayer 2021 | Observance | 928 |
| May 9 - Sun | Laylat al Qadr 2021 | Muslim | 931 |
| May 9 - Sun | Mothers' Day 2021 | Observance | 931 |
| May 13- Thurs | Eid al-Fitr 2021 | Muslim | 935 |
| May 13 - Thurs | Ascension Day 2021 | Christian | 935 |
| May 15 - Sat | Peace Officers Memorial Day 2021 | Observance | 937 |
| May 15 - Sat | Armed Forces Day 2021 | Observance | 937 |
| May 17 - Mon | Shavuot 2021 | Jewish | 939 |
| May 22 - Sat | National Maritime Day 2021 | Observance | 944 |
| May 23 - Sun | Pentecost 2021 | Christian | 945 |
| May 24 - Mon | Whit Monday 2021 | Christian | 946 |
| May 31 - Mon | Memorial Day 2021 | Federal Holiday | 953 |