Often referred to as Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, this holiday has a long and significant history in the country of Norway. As the date is based on Easter, this day is a moveable feast. It is a major Jewish holiday, and is also known as the 'Feast of Weeks'. Pentecost, also known as White Sunday, is a religious holiday that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus Christ and also recognizes the day that the church was established. Sunday, May 23, 2021 – Pentecost Sunday, Solemnity Sunday, May 30, 2021 – The Most Holy Trinity, Solemnity. Days to Whit Monday 2021. In other dioceses, the solemnity is celebrated on the following Sunday, May 16, 2021. Pentecost 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pentecost is a common religious holiday celebrated throughout Europe, including Germany. When is Pentecost? This event commemorates the gift of the Holy Spirit to the apostles. The name comes from the Greek word "pentekoste" which means fiftieth as Pentecost Sunday takes place on the 50th day of Easter. Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday, Monday of the Holy Spirit) each year is the day after Pentecost or often called Whit Sunday. Pentecost 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pentecost is a Christian holiday that is celebrated in Norway and many other parts of the world. Pentecost, or Shavuot, ('seven weeks') (pronounced: shah-voo-OH-t) is one of the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals.. It is also known as Whitsun or Whit Sunday. Pentecost Sunday is celebrated 50 days after Easter. If you don't count Passover, the holiday is 49 days after Passover, which is a jubilee of days. It is also known as Whit Sunday, and is celebrated with a Whit Monday public holiday each year. Monday, May 24th is day number 144 of the 2021 calendar year with 4 months, 18 days until Whit Monday 2021. Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 6, 2021 First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2021 CYCLES — LECTIONARY FOR MASS Sunday Cycle YEAR B November 29, 2020 to November 21, 2021 Weekday Cycle CYCLE I January 11, 2021 to February 16, 2021 May 24, 2021 to November 27, 2021 Whit Monday celebrates the descent of the Holy Ghost on the disciples. Pentecost 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Saint Lucia Pentecost is a major Christian observance in Saint Lucia that takes place on the fiftieth day of Easter – 49 days after Easter Sunday. Check with your local parish or diocese if you aren’t sure. Pentecost 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pentecost is a major Christian observance in Liechtenstein that takes place on the fiftieth day of Easter ­­– 49 days after Easter Sunday. The year beginning with Advent 2021 is Year C. 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