Orthodox Ascension Day in 2027 falls on Thursday, June 10, 2027. Greek Orthodox Christians observe it on the same day.
Many calendars show May 6, 2027. That is the Western (Catholic and Protestant) date, not the Orthodox one.
Greek Orthodox Ascension Day 2027
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Ascension on Thursday, June 10, 2027. In Greek, the feast is called Analipsis (Ανάληψη). The date is the same across the Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian and Antiochian jurisdictions that follow the traditional Paschal calculation.
In Greece, Ascension is a church feast but not an official public holiday. The national holiday that follows is Holy Spirit Monday, June 21, 2027.
Why Is It Different From Western Ascension?
Ascension is tied to Easter. Orthodox churches calculate Easter using the Julian calendar, while Western churches use the Gregorian one. In 2027, Orthodox Easter is May 2, so Ascension, 40 days later, lands on June 10.
How the Date Is Calculated
Ascension is celebrated on the 40th day of Easter, counting Easter Sunday as day one. That is always a Thursday, 39 days after Pascha.
- Orthodox Easter 2027: May 2
- 39 days later: June 10
It also sits exactly 10 days before Pentecost, which in 2027 is June 20.
FAQs
When is Orthodox Ascension Day in 2027?
Thursday, June 10, 2027.
When is Greek Orthodox Ascension Day in 2027?
The same day, Thursday, June 10, 2027.
Is June 3 correct for Orthodox Ascension in 2027?
No. Some sites list June 3 using a “first Thursday of June” rule, but the actual date is set from Easter and is June 10.
Is Ascension a public holiday in Greece?
No. The related public holiday is Holy Spirit Monday on June 21, 2027.
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