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Ascension Day
Curaçao

Ascension Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Curaçao

Ascension Day is a holiday in Curaçao 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.

YearDateDayHoliday
20249 MayThuAscension Day
202529 MayThuAscension Day
202614 MayThuAscension Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

In Curaçao, most shops and eateries shut down on Ascension Day since it is a national holiday. Some businesses in touristy areas are more likely to stay open, however. Even banks, gas stations, and grocery stores typically close for the day or close early, but the casinos remain open.

Beaches are likely to be crowded on Ascension Thursday and on the following weekend. Expect cruise liners to bring fresh loads of tourists for the weekend. Locals like to get out of doors for Ascension Weekend, be that at the beach, in the city park, or in their own backyard.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202318 MayThuAscension Day
202226 MayThuAscension Day
202113 MayThuAscension Day
202021 MayThuAscension Day
201930 MayThuAscension Day
201810 MayThuAscension Day
201725 MayThuAscension Day