Day Guide for Monday May 29th 2023 What are the holidays on May 29th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday May 29th 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 29th 2023

International: Whit Monday

Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.

International: Spring Bank Holiday

The second UK Bank Holiday in May which replaced Whit Monday in 1967

International: Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

Regional

Australia (regional): Reconciliation Day

Reconciliation Day is a public holiday celebrated in the Australian Capital Territory region of Australia on the Monday on or after 27 May. It marks the anniversary of the 1967 Australian Referendum.

Azerbaijan: Republic Day (in lieu)

This holiday commemorates the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918

Fiji: Ratu Sukuna Day

A public holiday in honour of the founding father of Fiji, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna.

Latvia: Day of the Bronze Medal Win

a Public Holiday has been declared to honour the success of Latvian athletes at the 2023 World Hockey Championships.

Nepal: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of federal democratic republic following the abolition of monarchy in 2006.

Nigeria: Presidential Inauguration Day

A public holiday has been declared for the Presidential inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29th 2023.

Regional

Portugal (regional): Day of the Azores

Honours Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976.

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday (in lieu)

the Ministry of Personnel Management have announced that South Korean workers will enjoy an extra day off if Buddha's Birthday overlaps with a Saturday or Sunday following a law revision.

Turks and Caicos Islands: National Heroes' Day

Commemorates the life of James Alexander George Smith McCartney

Observances on May 29th 2023

United Nations: International Day of UN Peacekeepers 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 

United Kingdom: National Biscuit Day

Brits eat 52 biscuits per second on average, so it makes sense to have a day to celebrate this favourite tea-time treat.

USA: National Coq Au Vin Day

Legend says this classic French dish can be traced back to the time of Julius Caesar.

USA: National Paperclip Day

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

International: Put a Pillow in Your Fridge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Put a Pillow in Your Fridge Day

International: National Learn About Composting Day

Harness the power of worms and turn your organic waste into rich compost for your garden.

International: World Digestive Health Day

Each year focuses upon a particular digestive disease and/or disorder in order to increase general public awareness of prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease and/or disorder.

United Kingdom: National BBQ Week

Starting on the Spring Bank Holiday, this is a week to get your grill on.

United Kingdom: Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

USA: US Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American federal holiday on the last Monday in May. Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States.

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General Information for May 29th 2023
There are 12 public holidays today.
Day 149 of 2023
216 days left in 2023
Week 22 of the year
On this Day in History
1950 - The Archers - the Radio Soap is first broadcast - as a trial programme in the Midlands region only.
1917 - The 35th President of the United States John Fitzgerald Kennedy is born.
1829 - Sir Humphry Davy FRS, one of the founding fathers of general anaesthesiology, dies in Geneva, Switzerland, from a heart attack.
1453 - The Byzantine Empire ends.