Day Guide for Tuesday May 23rd 2023 What are the holidays on May 23rd 2023?

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 23rd 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 23rd 2023

Regional

India (regional): Guru Arjun Dev Martyrdom day

Guru Arjun Dev was the fifth Sikh Guru and the first Sikh martyr, killed in 1606. ☬

Jamaica: Labour Day

Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938

Montenegro: Independence Day Holiday

Third day of holidays to mark Independence Day

Observances on May 23rd 2023

United Nations: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

USA: National Lucky Penny Day

Appreciate all the ways you’ve been lucky in your life today, and maybe you’ll find a penny on the ground while walking around to bring you some extra luck!

USA: National Taffy Day

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

International: World Turtle Day

A special day to appreciate these heroes in a half-shell.

Sweden: Linnaeus Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Linnaeus Day in Sweden.

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General Information for May 23rd 2023
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 143 of 2023
222 days left in 2023
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Former star of Neighbours Kylie Minogue becomes a triple award winner at the Ivor Novello Awards.
1957 - Singer Thereza Louise Bazar of Dollar is born.
1918 - Denis Compton is born, one of England's best-loved sportsmen, playing brilliant first class cricket for Middlesex and football for Arsenal and England.
1430 - Francesco Sforza, lord of Milan, conquers Lucca.