Day Guide for Monday May 8th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday May 8th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 128 of 2023.

Holidays on May 8th 2023

International: Day of Victory (bridge day). Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

International: V-E Day. Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

International: King Charles III's Coronation. A public holiday to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Bulgaria: St. George's Day (in lieu). As St. George's Day falls on Saturday in 2023, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

Cambodia: Royal Plowing Ceremony. Marks the start of the planting season. 4th day of the 6th lunar month's waning moon.

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Memorial Day. Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

Kazakhstan: Defender's Day (in lieu). May 7th honours all those who have served in the Kazakh armed forces past and present

Public sector only

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

May 7th 2023 | Go to Today | May 9th 2023

Observances on May 8th 2023

USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
USA: National Have A Coke Day
International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
USA: National Women’s Checkup Day
United Kingdom: V-E Day
South Korea: Parents' Day

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