When is Ascension Day in France (mainland)?
183 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as May 6 begins (Paris time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Ascension Day · Thursday, May 6, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in Paris
- This year
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Next year
- Thursday, May 6, 2027
- Last year
- Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension Day is on a Thursday in 2027: take Friday off for a four-day weekend, May 6 to 9.
- weeks, 1 day
- 26
- months, 2 days
- 6
- weekends
- 26
- Fridays
- 26
- sleeps
- 183
- working days
- 126
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in France (mainland).
About Ascension Day
L'Ascension marks the ascension of Jesus into heaven, on the Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday. Many people take the Friday off too, to "faire le pont" and bridge it into a four-day weekend.
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May 2027
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
May 6, 2027
About May 6, 2027
- Weekday
- Thursday
- Day of the year
- 126 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 239
- Week number
- 18 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q2
- Days in May
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → May 6, 2027
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 31 days
- January 2027
- 31 days
- February 2027
- 28 days
- March 2027
- 31 days
- April 2027
- 30 days
- May 2027
- 6 days
Dates around Ascension Day
| Date | Occasion | From Ascension Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1 | Labour Day | 5 days before |
| Sat, May 8 | Victory in Europe Day | 2 days after |
| Mon, May 17 | Whit Monday | 11 days after |
Ascension Day, 2025 to 2034
Ascension (Ascension Day). When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, May 29 | Same day |
| 2026 | Thu, May 14 | Same day |
| 2027 | Thu, May 6 | Same day |
| 2028 | Thu, May 25 | Same day |
| 2029 | Thu, May 10 | Same day |
| 2030 | Thu, May 30 | Same day |
| 2031 | Thu, May 22 | Same day |
| 2032 | Thu, May 6 | Same day |
| 2033 | Thu, May 26 | Same day |
| 2034 | Thu, May 18 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
This date is 39 days after Easter Sunday.
Ascension (Ascension Day). The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, May 6, 2027 is 183 days away. The span contains 131 weekdays and 52 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Ascension Day itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Ascension Day, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Ascension Day.
Is Ascension Day a public holiday in France (mainland)?
Yes. Ascension Day is a national public holiday in France (mainland).