This is our day guide for Monday May 24th 2021 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 24th 2021
International: Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia
International: Whit Monday
Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Argentina: May Day Revolution (bridge day)
Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires
Belize: Sovereign's Day/Commonwealth Day
Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthdayRegional
Canada (regional): Victoria Day
Victoria Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Following the death of Queen Victoria, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British EmpireRegional
Canada (regional): National Patriots' Day
National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a commemoration of the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837
Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha
The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito
Eritrea: Independence Day
The National Day of Eritrea marks independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1993
Jamaica: Labour Day (in lieu)
As Labour Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
Montenegro: Independence Day Holiday
Second day of holidays to mark Independence DayRegional
Portugal (regional): Day of the Azores
Honours Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976.Public sector only
Sri Lanka: Special Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.Observances on May 24th 2021
USA: National Escargot Day
Escargot is a French word for an edible snail, usually prepared as an appetizer or entree.
USA: National Scavenger Hunt Day
There's treasure in them thar hills - or at least what's on our scavenger hunt list.
European Union: European Parks Day
Some countries allow free entry to national parks to mark this day.
International: World Schizophrenia Day
An opportunity to learn more about the illness and challenge the stigma around mental ill health.
USA: National Brother's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brother's Day.
International: International Tiara Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Tiara Day.
Brazil: National Coffee Day Brazil
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coffee Day in Brazil.May 23rd 2021 | Go to Today | May 25th 2021
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| General Information for May 24th 2021 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 144 of 2021 | |
| 221 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 21 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1989 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade goes on general release. | |
| 1966 - The Controversial Footballer Eric Cantona is born. | |
| 1945 - The wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Beaulieu, is born. | |
| 1819 - Queen Victoria is born. |
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