Overview
- New YouGov results report that 60% of adults want the holiday to stay without reservation, with another 17% leaning in favor.
- YouGov surveyed 4,024 people in Germany and weighted the responses to reflect the adult population.
- Most respondents plan low‑key plans for the day, with 51% preferring to relax at home and 44% favoring time with family or friends, while 6% expect to attend a church service.
- The day remains a nationwide public holiday in Germany with offices and shops closed, and it also serves as Father’s Day with informal gatherings in many areas.
- Ascension falls on the 40th day of the Easter season, ten days before Pentecost, which ties its date to Easter and explains why it always lands on a Thursday.