Ascension Day 2025 France. Today in france, the ascension of jesus is often associated with a long weekend. Ascension day, or jour de l'ascension, is celebrated on 29 may 2025.

Also known as the feast of the ascension of jesus christ, ascension day commemorates the christian belief in the bodily ascension of jesus into heaven. It is 10 days before pentecost sunday and the 40th day of easter.