This is our day guide for Monday May 11th 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 11th 2020
International: Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
International: Victory Day (in lieu)
Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War
Brunei: Nuzul Al-Quran
Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
Kosovo: Europe Day (in lieu)
Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union
Samoa: Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in MayPublic sector only
Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological eventsPublic sector only
USA (regional): Confederate Memorial Day
Honors the confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil WarObservances on May 11th 2020
United Kingdom: Eat What You Want Day
Today is the perfect excuse to eat whatever you want. If anyone questions you, just tell them that you’re celebrating a national holiday!
USA: National Twilight Zone Day
The Twilight Zone is a place that exists at any moment of time, of space or of mind....but always when you least expect it or on May 11th - Twilight Zone Day.
USA: National Women’s Checkup Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Checkup Day
India: National Technology Day
Every year National Technology Day highlights the importance of science in the daily lives of Indians.
United Kingdom: National Vegetarian Week
National Vegetarian Week is part of a movement toward a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle.May 10th 2020 | Go to Today | May 12th 2020
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| General Information for May 11th 2020 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 132 of 2020 | |
| 234 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - Douglas Adams, creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy dies in LA. | |
| 1981 - One of the most successful musicals ever, Cats, opens at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. | |
| 1904 - Salvador Dali is born. | |
| 330 - The city of Byzantium is founded by Emperor Constantine. |
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