Day Guide for Monday May 11th 2020 What are the holidays on May 11th 2020?

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 May

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Public sector only

USA (regional): Confederate Memorial Day

Honors the confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil War

Observances 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.

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General Information for May 11th 2020
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 - Bob Marley, godfather of Reggae, dies.
1904 - Salvador Dali is born.
330 - The city of Byzantium is founded by Emperor Constantine.