Day Guide for Wednesday May 22nd 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 22nd 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 143 of 2024.

Holidays on May 22nd 2024

International: Visak Bochea Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Iran: Public Holiday. A public holiday has been declared to mourn the death of President Raisi.
Malaysia: Wesak Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Regional

Malaysia (regional): The Sultan of Pahang Hol. A holiday since 1974 to commemorate the death of the fourth Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar.
Martinique: Abolition Day. Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848
Montenegro: Independence Day Holiday. Second day of holidays to mark Independence Day
Yemen: Unification Day. Marks the anniversary of the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen in 1990.

May 21st 2024 | Go to Today | May 23rd 2024

Observances on May 22nd 2024

  • USA: Harvey Milk Day
  • United Nations: International Biodiversity Day
  • USA: National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
  • USA: National Maritime Day
  • USA: National Vanilla Pudding Day
  • International: Sherlock Holmes Day
  • International: World Goth Day
  • USA: Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Menu