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Pentecost
French Polynesia

Pentecost 2025, 2026 and 2027 in French Polynesia

Pentecost is a major Christian observance in French Polynesia that takes place on the fiftieth day of Easter — 49 days after Easter Sunday. It is also known as Whit Sunday, and is celebrated with a Whit Monday public holiday each year.

YearDateDayHoliday
20259 JunMonWhit Monday
202625 MayMonWhit Monday
202717 MayMonWhit Monday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Pentecost is the final celebration of the seven-week Easter period. According to Christian belief, Pentecost commemorates the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and disciples of Jesus, giving them the ability to speak in different languages to share the good news about Jesus.

The name “Whit” Sunday and Monday comes from the white clothes traditionally worn by those being baptised on this popular day for baptisms.

In French Polynesia, there are many Easter-related holidays on the calendar each year, including Pentecost. Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Pentecost Sunday, and Whit Monday are all observed here.

Aside from attending church services, baptisms, and confirmations on Pentecost, this long weekend is also a welcome time off for French Polynesians. It gives extra time to spend with family and friends. Many families have special meals, visit relatives, spend time out of doors, or head to the beaches to swim and sun themselves.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202420 MayMonWhit Monday
202329 MayMonWhit Monday