Ascension Day 2025, 2026 and 2027
Ascension Day is a holiday in Liechtenstein to commemorate Jesus Christ’s ascension to heaven as recorded in the Bible. It is observed on the fortieth day of Easter – 39 days after Easter Sunday – and always fall on a Thursday.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2026 | 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2027 | 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
As Liechtenstein is 85 percent Roman Catholic, you can expect the masses to be full on Ascension Day. After all, this holiday is one of only a handful of “required” mass attendance days for all Catholics during the Church Year. Though nowadays it is okay to attend on the Sunday following instead of on Ascension Thursday itself.
Aside from church attendance and enjoyment of the fresh spring weather, there are many things to do on Ascension Day. Liechtenstein’s cultural and art treasures can be explored at local museums. Hiking, biking, and soccer are always popular here.
And there’s no better time to taste unique culinary dishes of Liechtenstein like baked kasknofle noodles topped with grated cheese and fried onions, fried hafalab “bread”, or torkarebl “dumplings”.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2023 | 18 May | Thu | Ascension Day |