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Pentecost

Pentecost 2026 in Czechia is observed on neděle, 24 květen 2026.

Pentecost is not an official public holiday in Czechia — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Czechia observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Czechia's official public holidays →
neděle, 24 květen 2026
97 days ago
Also known as: Whit Sunday · Pinksteren · Pfingsten · Pentecôte · Pentecoste
Dateneděle, 24 květen 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Czechia
Time until97 days ago
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Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus's apostles, marking the birth of the Christian church. It falls on the 50th day after Easter — always a Sunday. The following day (Whit Monday) is a public holiday in many countries.

History & origin

Originally a Jewish harvest festival (Shavuot), Pentecost was reinterpreted by early Christians based on the events described in Acts 2. The name derives from the Greek "pentekoste" (fiftieth). Whit Monday traces to medieval European observance of Pentecost as a week-long holiday.

Traditions & customs

Church services with readings from Acts 2 — the "tongues of fire" account. In Germany, Pfingsten is celebrated with church bells, fairs, and family outings. Birch branches decorate churches and homes.

Greetings & salutations

"Frohe Pfingsten" · "Joyeuse Pentecôte" · "Buona Pentecoste".

For travellers

Whit Monday is a public holiday in Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Norway (variable), Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and others. Often the start of the European mini-vacation season.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Pentecost 2026?
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) 2026 is May 24. Whit Monday is May 25.

Pentecost in other countries

This holiday is also publicly observed in:

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Frequently asked questions

When is Pentecost 2026 in Czechia?

Pentecost 2026 in Czechia is observed on neděle, 24 květen 2026.

Is Pentecost a public holiday in Czechia?

No. Pentecost is marked in Czechia as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Pentecost?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Pentecost's date in the surrounding years.

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