Ascension Day 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Lesotho
Ascension Day is a holiday in Lesotho 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.
In 2027, Ascension Day falls on Thursday 6 May. The holiday will be on Thursday 25 May in 2028.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2027 | 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2028 | 25 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day are all public observances in Lesotho, and all three are a part of the greater Eastertide season.
It is sometimes said that Ascension Day comes 40 days after Easter, but that is only if you count Easter itself in the calculation. That method of counting is called “counting inclusively”.
For Christians, Ascension Day is a reminder of the fact that He who ascended has promised to return.
Other great themes of Ascension Day include the Great Commission, the reign of Christ from Heaven – called His “Session” – His coming reign on Earth, and the need to live holy lives until He comes again.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 2024 | 9 May | Thu | Ascension Day |