This is our day guide for Friday May 1st 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 1st 2020
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Finland: Vappu
Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 ADRegional
India (regional): Maharashtra Day
Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday
Celebrates the unity of all people who live in KazakhstanObservances on May 1st 2020
Ireland: Beltane
Beltane is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring
United Kingdom: Sauvignon Blanc Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sauvignon Blanc Day
USA: Law Day
You don't have any choice. You have to celebrate this holiday - it's the Law... Day.
USA: National Chocolate Parfait Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Parfait Day
USA: National Loyalty Day
National Loyalty Day was originally called Americanization Day and intended to remove the focus on May Day.
USA: National Mother Goose Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother Goose Day
USA: Silver Star Service Banner Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Silver Star Service Banner Day
USA: National Space Day
National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.
USA: National Golf Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Month
USA: Haitian Heritage Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Haitian Heritage Month
New Zealand: New Zealand Music Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of New Zealand Music Month
USA: South Asian Heritage Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of South Asian Heritage Month
USA: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian Pacific Americans account for nearly 5% of the American population and the group is projected to be the fastest-growing major population category over the next half-century.
USA: National Military Appreciation Month
National Military Appreciation Month honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.
Ireland: National Workplace Wellbeing Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Workplace Wellbeing Day.
USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Canada: Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us and discover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and achievements that shape Canada's vibrant diversity.
International: Global Love Day
Celebrate unity and compassion on Global Love Day, a day to transcend differences and foster love as we connect with others and honor our shared humanity.April 30th 2020 | Go to Today | May 2nd 2020
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| General Information for May 1st 2020 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 122 of 2020 | |
| 244 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - Designed by Bryan Avery, the glass-covered circular London IMAX Theatre opens to the general public. | |
| 1994 - Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. | |
| 1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics. | |
| 1916 - English footballer and cricketer William 'Fatty' Foulke dies of pneumonia in Blackpool. |
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