Day Guide for Monday May 2nd 2022

This is our day guide for Monday May 2nd 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 122 of 2022.

Holidays on May 2nd 2022

International: May Bank Holiday. This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May
International: Labour Day (in lieu). This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
International: Eid Al Fitr. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day. Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nation

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.
Dominica: Labour Day. As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.
Ireland: May Bank Holiday. This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday (in lieu). Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan
Malaysia: Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Moldova: Memorial Easter. A commemoration of the dead on the Second Monday after Easter
Montserrat: Labour Monday. Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day. Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day. Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights

Regional

Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid. Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence
Vietnam: Reunification Day (in lieu). Fall of Saigon and reunification of Vietnam in 1975 when Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon

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Observances on May 2nd 2022

  • International: International Harry Potter Day
  • Poland: National Flag Day
  • USA: National Life Insurance Day
  • USA: National Truffle Day
  • United Nations: World Tuna Day 
  • USA: National Melanoma Monday
  • Ireland: National Open Farm Day
  • International: Eid Al Fitr

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