Day Guide for Thursday May 7th 2020 What are the holidays on May 7th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 7th 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 7th 2020

International: Buddha Purnima

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: Vesak Full Moon Poya

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: Public Holiday

Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

Kazakhstan: Defender's Day

May 7th honours all those who have served in the Kazakh armed forces past and present

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.

Observances on May 7th 2020

USA: National Day of Prayer

Each year since 1957, the president has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

USA: National Day of Reason

The National Day of Reason was created by the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists in 2003.

USA: National Barrier Awareness Day

Let's help break barriers for individuals with disabilities for National Barrier Awareness Day!

United Kingdom: National Cosmo Day

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

USA: National Paste Up Day

Font used to mean the individual cast letters used to print newspapers.

USA: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

United Kingdom: World Beer Pong Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Beer Pong Day

USA: National Cancer Survivor’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cancer Survivor’s Day

International: World Password Day

This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords.

International: Beaufort Scale Day

Observed on the birthday of Sir Francis Beaufort, who was born on this day in 1774.

El Salvador: Day of the Soldier

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Soldier in El Salvador.

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General Information for May 7th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 128 of 2020
238 days left in 2020
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - Lewis Research Center is officially rededicated as John H Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field.
1999 - Domenico Chiocchetti, who as a POW had built the Italian Chapel, Lambholm, Orkney dies in Moena, Italy, aged 89.
1840 - Peter Tchaikovsky - Composer is born.