Whit Monday
MC · 2025
About Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday observed the day after Pentecost Sunday — the seventh Sunday after Easter. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria.
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. It is considered the birthday of the Christian church.
Historically, Pentecost was one of the major occasions for Christian baptism, and candidates would wear white garments — hence the name 'Whitsunday' (White Sunday) and 'Whit Monday.'
Quick Facts
- Date 2025
- June 9, 2025
- Day
- Monday
- Type
- Public
- Scope
- National
- Fixed Date
- No — date changes each year
- Local Name
- Le lundi de Pentecôte
- Traditions
- Church services · Spring outdoor festivals · Family excursions · Processions and folk customs
When is Whit Monday?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025This year | June 9, 2025 | Monday |
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | May 17, 2027 | Monday |
3-Day Long Weekend
Because Whit Monday falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9.
How is Whit Monday Celebrated?
Whit Monday is generally a day of relaxation and outdoor activities in the countries that observe it as a public holiday. It falls in late spring, making it a popular time for excursions, picnics, and outdoor festivals.
In some countries, Whit Monday is marked by traditional customs such as processions and folk festivals. In many communities, it is simply enjoyed as an extra day off following Pentecost Sunday church services.
Did You Know?
- •Whit Monday is always 50 days after Easter Sunday — 'Pentecost' derives from the Greek for 'fiftieth day.'
- •In the UK, Whit Monday was a public holiday until 1971 when it was replaced by the Late May Bank Holiday.
- •The date of Whit Monday changes each year since it is tied to Easter's moveable date.
- •In the Netherlands, both Pentecost Sunday and Whit Monday are public holidays.
- •In Germany, both Pentecost Sunday (Pfingstsonntag) and Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) are federal holidays.
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