Day Guide for Friday May 8th 2020

This is our day guide for Friday May 8th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 129 of 2020.

Holidays on May 8th 2020

International: Early May Bank Holiday. This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May
International: Prayer Day. Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day
International: Victory Day. Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany
International: Victory Day. Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music
Russia: National Holiday. Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
Sri Lanka: Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday. Second day of public holidays to mark Vesak Full Moon Poya

Public sector only

USA (regional): Truman Day. Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

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Observances on May 8th 2020

  • USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • USA: National Have A Coke Day
  • USA: National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
  • USA: National Provider Appreciation Day
  • International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
  • International: Fintastic Friday
  • United Kingdom: V-E Day
  • South Korea: Parents' Day

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