Day Guide for Saturday May 2nd 2020 What are the holidays on May 2nd 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday May 2nd 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 2nd 2020

International: Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.

Bhutan: Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung

Honours a 17th century Tibetan Buddhist lama who first united Bhutan as a nation-state.

Regional

Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid

Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence

Observances on May 2nd 2020

USA: National Auctioneers Day

You better celebrate Auctioneers Day today as by tomorrow, it'll be going, going, gone!

International: International Harry Potter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day

Poland: National Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Flag Day

USA: National Life Insurance Day

It might be hard to find a Hallmark card for this day, but it will bring peace of mind for the security of your family.

USA: National Truffle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Truffle Day

United Nations: World Tuna Day 

A day to highlight the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.

USA: Join Hands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Join Hands Day

USA: National Homebrew Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homebrew Day

USA: National Scrapbook Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Scrapbook Day

International: World Naked Gardening Day

If you have roses in your garden, all we are saying is be careful out there.

International: Astronomy Day

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

USA: Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a national holiday where you can visit your local comic shop and get free comic books!

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General Information for May 2nd 2020
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 123 of 2020
243 days left in 2020
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born.
1936 - Singer Engelbert Humperdinck is born. He later achieves success in the UK singles chart with a string of number ones in the 1960s.
1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion.
1652 - John Milton's daughter Deborah is born.