Day Guide for Friday May 10th 2024

This is our day guide for Friday May 10th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 131 of 2024.

Holidays on May 10th 2024

International: Mother's Day. In Mexico and many parts of Latin America, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th each year
International: Ascension Friday. The Friday after Ascension is often given or taken as a holiday to form a long weekend
Georgia: Public Holiday. Georgia has declared three public holidays to create a work-free week after Orthodox Easter.

Regional

India (regional): Basava Jayanthi. Karnataka. Marks the birthday of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat religion

Regional

India (regional): Parashurama Jayanti. Parshurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the son of Renuka and one of the saptarishi Sage Jamadagni
Indonesia: Ascension Day Holiday. This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Kenya: National Tree Growing Day. A public holiday to plant trees in honour of those who lost their lives in the floods.
Russia: Victory Day (bridge day). Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony. This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Public sector only

USA (regional): Confederate Memorial Day. Honors the confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil War
Uganda: Public Holiday. A public holiday to mark the start of the nationwide census in Uganda.

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Observances on May 10th 2024

  • USA: National Shrimp Day
  • Mexico: Mother's Day
  • International: World Lupus Day
  • Romania: National Independence Day
  • USA: National Fentanyl Awareness Day
  • USA: National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
  • USA: National Provider Appreciation Day
  • International: Fintastic Friday

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