Day Guide for Monday May 29th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday May 29th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 149 of 2023.

Holidays on May 29th 2023

International: Whit Monday. Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
International: Spring Bank Holiday. The second UK Bank Holiday in May which replaced Whit Monday in 1967
International: Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

Regional

Australia (regional): Reconciliation Day. Reconciliation Day is a public holiday celebrated in the Australian Capital Territory region of Australia on the Monday on or after 27 May. It marks the anniversary of the 1967 Australian Referendum.
Azerbaijan: Republic Day (in lieu). This holiday commemorates the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918
Fiji: Ratu Sukuna Day. A public holiday in honour of the founding father of Fiji, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna.
Latvia: Day of the Bronze Medal Win. a Public Holiday has been declared to honour the success of Latvian athletes at the 2023 World Hockey Championships.
Nepal: Republic Day. Marks the establishment of federal democratic republic following the abolition of monarchy in 2006.
Nigeria: Presidential Inauguration Day. A public holiday has been declared for the Presidential inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29th 2023.

Regional

Portugal (regional): Day of the Azores. Honours Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976.
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday (in lieu). the Ministry of Personnel Management have announced that South Korean workers will enjoy an extra day off if Buddha's Birthday overlaps with a Saturday or Sunday following a law revision.
Turks and Caicos Islands: National Heroes' Day. Commemorates the life of James Alexander George Smith McCartney

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Observances on May 29th 2023

  • United Nations: International Day of UN Peacekeepers 
  • United Kingdom: National Biscuit Day
  • USA: National Coq Au Vin Day
  • USA: National Paperclip Day
  • International: Put a Pillow in Your Fridge Day
  • International: National Learn About Composting Day
  • International: World Digestive Health Day
  • United Kingdom: National BBQ Week
  • United Kingdom: Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling
  • USA: US Memorial Day

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