When Is Ascension Day 2025. Ascension day is the christian celebration of jesus rising into heaven after he had spent 40 days on earth following the resurrection. Ascension day, also called holy thursday, ascension thursday or the.
Ascension day often called feast of the ascension of jesus christ, ascension thursday and holy thursday is held on a thursday 39 days (40th day of easter) after easter sunday. Ascension day is generally observed on a thursday, the fortieth day after easter.