Day Guide for Wednesday May 15th 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 15th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 136 of 2024.

Holidays on May 15th 2024

Burkina Faso: Traditional Day. Burkina Faso marks May 15th as a public holiday to celebrate its rich traditions and reinforce secularism, highlighting the importance of traditional religion.
Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha. Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998
Macau: Buddha's Birthday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Paraguay: Independence Day Holiday. Honours the role played by Juana María de Lara in Paraguay's independence
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

Regional

Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro. San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of Madrid

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Observances on May 15th 2024

  • United Nations: International Day of Families 
  • USA: National Chocolate Chip Day
  • USA: National Nylon Stocking Day
  • USA: National Peace Officers Memorial Day
  • China: National Day for Helping the Disabled
  • International: Astronomy Day
  • Colombia: Teachers Day
  • International: International Customer Support Day
  • International: National Tuberous Sclerosis Day

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