Day Guide for Monday May 18th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday May 18th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 139 of 2020.

Holidays on May 18th 2020

International: Public Holiday. Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

Regional

Canada (regional): National Patriots' Day. National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a commemoration of the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837

Regional

Canada (regional): Victoria Day. Victoria Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Following the death of Queen Victoria, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire
Cayman Islands: Discovery Day. Commemorates the discovery of the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by Christopher Columbus in 1503
Haiti: Flag and Universities' Day. Celebrates Haiti's educational system and commemorates the creation of the flag at the 1803 Arcahaye Conference.

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Fitr Holiday. Eid Al Fitr holiday for all civil and military employees in the government sector
Turkmenistan: Constitution and Flag Day. Marks Turkmenistan's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991

Public sector only

Uruguay: Battle of Las Piedras. The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18th 1811 as part of the Uruguayan struggle for independence

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Observances on May 18th 2020

  • International: International Day for Museums
  • USA: National Cheese Souffle Day
  • USA: National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
  • USA: National No Dirty Dishes Day
  • USA: National Visit Your Relatives Day
  • United Kingdom: National Smile Month
  • United Kingdom: Mental Health Awareness Week

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