In Slovenia, Whit Sunday is known as Binkošti and is celebrated in late spring, seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It's a public holiday, and generally falls between May 10 and June 13. This significant day in the Christian calendar commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles.
Whit Sunday is a day of celebration for Slovenians, similar to how other Christian holidays are celebrated. Churches throughout Slovenia conduct special sermons that draw crowds of locals and tourists alike. Processions are common as well, where the religious and the lay people will walk through the streets of their city or town, singing hymns and prayers.
While Whit Sunday is primarily a religious holiday, it is also a day for families in Slovenia to gather and enjoy time together. Many use the day to come together for large family meals and gatherings. Children might participate in religious activities like liturgical plays. Some Slovenians take advantage of the long weekend to go on short vacations or take a break from work. And like other public holidays in Slovenia, shops and public businesses are typically closed, allowing everyone to have a day of rest and reflection.