Whit Sunday in Norway
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 |
|---|---|
| 1. pinsedag | Norwegian |
| 1. pinsedag | Norwegian (nynorsk) |
| Whit Sunday | English |
Alternative name
Pentecost SundayWhit Sunday 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008Whit Sunday 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 Whit Sunday
Read more about Whit Sunday.Whit Sunday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 25 | 1980 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1981 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 30 | 1982 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 22 | 1983 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 10 | 1984 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 26 | 1985 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 18 | 1986 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1987 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 22 | 1988 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 1990 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 19 | 1991 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 7 | 1992 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 30 | 1993 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 22 | 1994 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 1995 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 26 | 1996 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 18 | 1997 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 31 | 1998 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 23 | 1999 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 11 | 2000 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 3 | 2001 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 19 | 2002 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2003 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 30 | 2004 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 15 | 2005 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 4 | 2006 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 27 | 2007 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 31 | 2009 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 23 | 2010 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 12 | 2011 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 27 | 2012 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 19 | 2013 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | Jun 8 | 2014 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
| Sun | May 24 | 2015 | Whit Sunday | National holiday, Flag day |
Other holidays in May 2008 in Norway
- Official holiday (Thursday, May 1, 2008)
- Ascension Day (Thursday, May 1, 2008)
- Day of liberation (Thursday, May 8, 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
- Custom calendar - make customized calendars
