Pentecost in Canada
Quick Facts
Many Christians all over the world will observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday, on May 11, 2008.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Pentecost | English |
| Pentecôte | French |
Alternative name
Pentecost SundayPentecost 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008Pentecost 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009See list of observations below
Pentecost is a Christian holy day commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday, and is observed by many western churches on May 11, 2008. Many Orthodox churches will observe the Pentecost on a different date – June 15, 2008.
According to Christian texts, the Holy Spirit, often symbolized by a dove, descended on the apostles who received the gift of tongues. Pentecost celebrates this event. ©iStockphoto.com/kharps
About Pentecost
Read more about Pentecost.Pentecost Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 25 | 1980 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1981 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 30 | 1982 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 22 | 1983 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 10 | 1984 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 26 | 1985 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 18 | 1986 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1987 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 22 | 1988 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 1990 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 19 | 1991 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1992 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 30 | 1993 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 22 | 1994 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 1995 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 26 | 1996 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 18 | 1997 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 31 | 1998 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 23 | 1999 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 11 | 2000 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 2001 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 19 | 2002 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2003 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 30 | 2004 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 15 | 2005 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 2006 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 27 | 2007 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 31 | 2009 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 23 | 2010 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 12 | 2011 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 27 | 2012 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 19 | 2013 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2014 | Pentecost | Christian | |
| Sun | May 24 | 2015 | Pentecost | Christian |
Other holidays in May 2008 in Canada
- Ascension Day (Thursday, May 1, 2008)
- Yom HaShoah (Friday, May 2, 2008)
- Yom HaAtzmaut (Thursday, May 8, 2008)
- Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11, 2008)
- Trinity Sunday (Sunday, May 18, 2008)
- Victoria Day (Monday, May 19, 2008)
- Corpus Christi (Thursday, May 22, 2008)
- Lag B'Omer (Friday, May 23, 2008)
Other calendars
- Perpetual yearly calendar - make yearly calendar for any year
- Perpetual monthly calendar - shows only one month at a time
- Custom calendar - make customized calendars
