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Public in South Africa
Ascension Day in South Africa
Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus
Quick Facts
Lunar Calendar
Date varies based on lunar cycles
🌙 Lunar Based
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
christian
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in South Africa
Public
Established
Officially instituted in South Africa
1910
Practical Information in South Africa
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedCalendar Details
Calendar Systems
ecclesiastical
Lunar Calendar Based
This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.
🌙 Lunar Dependent
📅 Variable Date
In South Africa, around 1910
Historical Timeline
1910
Instituted in South Africa
🇿🇦Holiday officially established in South Africa
📅 Established1993
Last observed in South Africa
🇿🇦Final celebration recorded in South Africa
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in South Africa
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South Africa
Last observed: 1993
Public Holiday
Period: 1910-1993
Date: May 20, 1993