Day Guide for Wednesday May 8th 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 8th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 129 of 2024.

Holidays on May 8th 2024

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
Georgia: Public Holiday. Georgia has declared three public holidays to create a work-free week after Orthodox Easter.

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music

Public sector only

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

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Observances on May 8th 2024

  • USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • USA: National Have A Coke Day
  • International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
  • United Kingdom: V-E Day
  • South Korea: Parents' Day
  • USA: National Receptionists Day
  • United Kingdom: National Receptionists Day
  • Canada: National Receptionists Day
  • Australia: National Receptionists Day
  • USA: National School Nurse Day
  • USA: National Third Shift Workers Day
  • USA: National Golf Day

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