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 IndependenceObservances 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!May 1st 2020 | Go to Today | May 3rd 2020
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| General Information for May 2nd 2020 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1997 - Tony Blair becomes prime minister of the UK. | |
| 1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born. | |
| 1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion. | |
| 1519 - Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist - the archetypal Renaissance man - dies. |
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