Day Guide for Thursday May 9th 2024

This is our day guide for Thursday May 9th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 130 of 2024.

Holidays on May 9th 2024

International: Day of Victory over Fascism. Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War
International: Europe Day. Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union
International: Liberation day. Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945
International: Ascension Day. This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day. Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Uzbekistan: Memorial Day. Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the country

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Observances on May 9th 2024

  • USA: National Butterscotch Brownie Day
  • USA: National Lost Sock Memorial Day
  • USA: National Moscato Day
  • USA: National Women’s Checkup Day
  • Croatia: Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day
  • European Union: Europe Day
  • Italy: Europe Day
  • USA: National Sleepover Day
  • International: Ascension Day
  • Germany: Father's Day

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