Pentecost in the year 2025 falls on Sunday, June 8. It is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and followers of Jesus Christ. Pentecost is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsun and is a significant Christian feast considered the "birthday of the Church" in many traditions. The date varies each year as it depends on the date of Easter. For reference, Pentecost 2026 will be on Sunday, May 24, and Pentecost 2027 on Sunday, May 16.