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Upcoming African Public Holidays: Ascension Day & Africa Day 2026 Facts

African Holidays

Test your knowledge on significant upcoming holidays in Africa, including Ascension Day and Africa Day, with easy, factual questions for May 2026.

Africa Holidays May 2026 Ascension Day Africa Day
5 Questions Easy Ages 5+ May 5, 2026

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1 Which Christian holiday, observed 40 days after Easter Sunday, is celebrated as a public holiday in several African nations on May 14, 2026?
  • A Pentecost
  • B Christmas
  • C Ascension Day
  • D Good Friday
2 What significant historical event does Africa Day commemorate annually on May 25th, including in 2026?
  • A The end of colonial rule in all African nations
  • B The founding of the African Union
  • C The founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
  • D The first pan-African trade agreement
3 In 2026, Ascension Day falls on which specific date in May?
  • A May 1st
  • B May 7th
  • C May 14th
  • D May 21st
4 Which of these African countries officially observes Ascension Day as a public holiday on May 14, 2026?
  • A South Africa
  • B Nigeria
  • C Botswana
  • D Kenya
5 Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th, is also known by which other name?
  • A African Unity Day
  • B African Freedom Day
  • C Pan-African Solidarity Day
  • D African Heritage Day
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