Day Guide for Wednesday May 26th 2021 What are the holidays on May 26th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 26th 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 26th 2021

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

Bhutan: Lord Buddha's Parinirvana

This is a Buddhist festival that marks the death of the Buddha.

Georgia: Independence Day

On May 26th 1918, the National Council of Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire and the creation of Democratic Republic of Georgia

Guyana: Independence Day

Marks Guyana's independence from the United Kingdom on May 26th 1966

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam

Tripura only. A notable Bengali poet, writer, musician, and revolutionary born in 1899.

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Mother's Day

In Poland, Mother's Day is always celebrated on May 26th

Observances on May 26th 2021

United Nations: Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

USA: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

USA: National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Poland: Mother's Day in Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day in Poland.

USA: National Paper Airplane Day

Try out your hand at some simple origami today and make a classic paper airplane. As a fun way to pass the time, try out new designs, and see how far you can get it to fly!

International: World Lindy Hop Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Lindy Hop Day.

International: World Otter Day

Celebrate the charm and ecological importance of otters on World Otter Day, and learn how to safeguard their future.

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General Information for May 26th 2021
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 146 of 2021
219 days left in 2021
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley.
1946 - Guitarist Mick Ronson, famed for his collaboration with David Bowie, is born in Hull, Yorkshire.
1904 - Entertainer George Formby is born.
1650 - John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough, considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses England has ever produced, is born at Ashe in Devon.