Ascension Day in Norway
Quick Facts
Ascension Day, which is observed on May 1 in 2008, is the 40th day after Easter Sunday. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Kristi Himmelfartsdag | Norwegian |
| Kristi Himmelfartsdag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Ascension Day | English |
Ascension Day 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008Ascension Day 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009See list of observations below
Ascension Day, which is observed on May 1 in 2008, is the 40th day after Easter Sunday. It is a Christian holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven according to the New Testament of the Bible.
Ascension Day also falls on the same day as May Day, a holiday celebrated in many countries, as well as Law Day, Loyalty Day and National Day of Prayer in the United States in 2008.
Ascension Day marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ's resurrection according to Christian belief. ©iStockphoto.com/ Marcus Lindström
About Ascension Day
Read more about Ascension Day.Ascension Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | May 15 | 1980 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 28 | 1981 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 20 | 1982 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 12 | 1983 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 31 | 1984 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 16 | 1985 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 8 | 1986 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 28 | 1987 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 12 | 1988 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 4 | 1989 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 24 | 1990 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 1991 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 28 | 1992 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 20 | 1993 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 12 | 1994 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 25 | 1995 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 16 | 1996 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 8 | 1997 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 21 | 1998 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 13 | 1999 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | Jun 1 | 2000 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 24 | 2001 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2002 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 29 | 2003 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 20 | 2004 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 5 | 2005 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 25 | 2006 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 17 | 2007 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 1 | 2008 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 21 | 2009 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 13 | 2010 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | Jun 2 | 2011 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 17 | 2012 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2013 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 29 | 2014 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 14 | 2015 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
Other holidays in May 2008 in Norway
- Official holiday (Thursday, May 1, 2008)
- Day of liberation (Thursday, May 8, 2008)
- Whit Sunday (Sunday, May 11, 2008)
- Whit Monday (Monday, May 12, 2008)
- Constitution Day (Saturday, May 17, 2008)
Other calendars
- Perpetual yearly calendar - make yearly calendar for any year
- Perpetual monthly calendar - shows only one month at a time
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