When is Pentecost Sunday 2027?
Pentecost Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, May 16, 2027. Below you’ll find the dates, what the day means, and easy ways to mark it.
Why is the date different every year?
Pentecost is tied to Easter, so it moves when Easter moves. It falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter, the 50th day when you count Easter as day one, and ten days after Ascension. The name comes from the Greek word for “fiftieth.” In 2027 Easter is early (March 28), so Pentecost lands in mid-May. In 2028 it will be June 4.
Is it a public holiday?
Pentecost Sunday is already on a Sunday, so there’s no extra day off for it. The following day, Whit Monday (May 17, 2027), is a public holiday in several countries, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland. Orthodox Pentecost Monday (June 21) is a holiday in places such as Ukraine, Romania, Greece and Cyprus. Check your local calendar.
Symbols and colors
- Red: the color of the day, for the tongues of fire that rested on the disciples. Many churches use red cloths and clergy wear red vestments. Many worshippers wear red too.
- Dove: the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit.
- Wind and flame: reminders of Acts 2.
- White: in the UK, “Whitsun” is often linked to the white clothes worn by people baptized at this time.
Bible readings for Pentecost 2027
Many churches will read Acts 2:1–11, 1 Corinthians 12:3–13 and John 20:19–23 on May 16, 2027.
8 simple ways to celebrate Pentecost in 2027
- Wear red to church or at home.
- Attend a service. Many churches hold special Pentecost services, sometimes with baptisms.
- Read Acts 2 aloud with family or friends. Let each person read a few verses.
- Decorate in red and orange. Paper flames, red streamers or a flame-shaped candle display work well.
- Make dove crafts with children, such as paper doves, mobiles or paper-plate doves.
- Fly kites or pinwheels to picture the wind of the Spirit.
- Share a “birthday” meal. Because Pentecost is called the Church’s birthday, some families bake a cake with red candles.
- Pray for the gifts of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience and the rest of Galatians 5:22–23) for yourself and your community.
FAQs
What is the date of Pentecost Sunday 2027?
Sunday, May 16, 2027.
When is Whit Monday 2027?
Monday, May 17, 2027.
How many days after Easter is Pentecost?
49 days after Easter Sunday, or the 50th day counting Easter as day one.
What color is Pentecost?
Red.
Is Pentecost the same as Whitsun?
Yes. In the UK, Pentecost Sunday is also called Whit Sunday.
Also see:
Ascension Day 2027: Date, Meaning and 10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate
When Is All Saints’ Day 2027? Date & Celebration