Day Guide for Wednesday May 26th 2021

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 26th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 146 of 2021.

Holidays on May 26th 2021

International: Buddha Purnima. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: Vesak Full Moon Poya. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Bhutan: Lord Buddha's Parinirvana . This is a Buddhist festival that marks the death of the Buddha.
Georgia: Independence Day. On May 26th 1918, the National Council of Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire and the creation of Democratic Republic of Georgia
Guyana: Independence Day. Marks Guyana's independence from the United Kingdom on May 26th 1966

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Tripura only. A notable Bengali poet, writer, musician, and revolutionary born in 1899.

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Mother's Day. In Poland, Mother's Day is always celebrated on May 26th

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Observances on May 26th 2021

  • United Nations: Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 
  • USA: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
  • USA: National Senior Health & Fitness Day
  • Poland: Mother's Day in Poland
  • USA: National Paper Airplane Day
  • International: World Lindy Hop Day
  • International: World Otter Day

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