When Is Ascension Day 2025 Date. Ascension day, also called holy thursday, ascension thursday or the feast of the ascension, is traditionally celebrated on a thursday, the fortieth day of easter, although sometimes it is. Check also the date of ascension of jesus in 2025 and in the following years.

Ascension day is celebrated on a thursday, 40 days after easter sunday because, before his ascension, jesus spent 40 days with his disciples after he rose from death. Catholic ascension day in 2025 will be on thursday, may 29.