This is our day guide for Sunday May 3rd 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 3rd 2020
International: Mother's Day
Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day
International: Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
Bahrain: Labour Day (in lieu)
As Labour Day falls on a Friday in 2020, a public holiday will be observed on the following Sunday.
Japan: Constitution Memorial Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Japan on May 3rd 1947
Palestine: Eid Al Fitr
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Poland: Constitution Day
Constitution day marks the declaration and adoption of Poland's first constitution on 3 May 1791Observances on May 3rd 2020
United Kingdom: Lemonade Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemonade Day
USA: National Chocolate Custard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Custard Day
USA: National Garden Meditation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garden Meditation Day
USA: National Lumpy Rug Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lumpy Rug Day
USA: National Paranormal Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Paranormal Day
USA: National Raspberry Popover Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberry Popover Day
USA: National Specially-Able Pets Day
A day to highlight specially-able pets, an often overlooked issue.
USA: National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
A day to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of humanity.
United Nations: World Press Freedom Day
The Declaration of Windhoek on May 3rd 1991 was an important milestone in ensuring a free press in Africa.
USA: National Infertility Survival Day
Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother's Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world.
International: World Laughter Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Laughter Day.
Hungary: Mother’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day
International: International Dawn Chorus Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Dawn Chorus Day.
USA: Small Business Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Small Business Week.
International: International Leopard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Leopard Day.May 2nd 2020 | Go to Today | May 4th 2020
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| General Information for May 3rd 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 124 of 2020 | |
| 242 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1979 - Margaret Thatcher enjoys her first general election victory, becoming the UK's first female Prime Minister. | |
| 1965 - Great Sporting Achievements. Racing legend Red Rum is born. | |
| 1903 - Harry Lillis Crosby, better known as Bing Crosby, is born in Tacoma, Washington State. | |
| 1886 - How May Day Became a Workers' Holiday. Rallying strikers in the USA are shot dead. |
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