Day Guide for Tuesday May 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on May 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 2nd 2023 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 2nd 2023

International: Labour Day Holiday

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.

Regional

Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid

Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence

Vietnam: Reunification Day (in lieu)

As Reunification Day falls on a Saturday in 2023, it will be observed on the following working weekday.

Observances on May 2nd 2023

International: International Harry Potter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day

Poland: National Flag Day

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

USA: National Life Insurance Day

It might be hard to find a Hallmark card for this day, but it will bring peace of mind for the security of your family.

USA: National Truffle Day

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

United Nations: World Tuna Day 

A day to highlight the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.

International: World Asthma Day

Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

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General Information for May 2nd 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 122 of 2023
243 days left in 2023
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - Tony Blair becomes prime minister of the UK.
1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born.
1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion.
1652 - John Milton's daughter Deborah is born.