Is Ascension Day a Public Holiday in South Africa?
Ascension Day is not a public holiday according to Holidays 2020. Most businesses, stores, and shops as well as all schools, universities, and government offices remain open on this day.
Ascension Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | 30 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | 21 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | 13 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Thu | 26 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Thu | 18 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | 9 May | Ascension Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Thu | 29 May | Ascension Day | Observance |