This is our day guide for Saturday May 18th 2024 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 18th 2024
Haiti: Flag and Universities' Day
Celebrates Haiti's educational system and commemorates the creation of the flag at the 1803 Arcahaye Conference.
Turkmenistan: Constitution and Flag Day
Marks Turkmenistan's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991Public sector only
Uruguay: Battle of Las Piedras
The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18th 1811 as part of the Uruguayan struggle for independenceObservances on May 18th 2024
International: International Day for Museums
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for Museums
USA: National Cheese Souffle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cheese Souffle Day
USA: National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
USA: National No Dirty Dishes Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Dirty Dishes Day
USA: National Visit Your Relatives Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Visit Your Relatives Day
United Kingdom: National Numeracy Day
Nearly half the working-age population of the UK have the numeracy skills of a primary school child.
USA: Colorado Public Lands Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Colorado Public Lands Day
USA: National Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to replace separate days recognizing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and Marines.
USA: National Learn to Swim Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Learn to Swim Day
United Kingdom: World Whisky Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Whisky Day
International: World Therapeutic Horticulture Day
Celebrate the healing touch of nature on World Therapeutic Horticulture Day and embrace the benefits of gardening for well-being.May 17th 2024 | Go to Today | May 19th 2024
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| General Information for May 18th 2024 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 139 of 2024 | |
| 227 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - A second photo from the Hubble Space Telescope confirms that Pluto has two additional moons, Nix and Hydra. | |
| 1980 - Vocalist/lyricist with Joy Division Ian Curtis commits suicide. | |
| 1949 - Rick Wakeman of the band Yes is born. | |
| 1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor of France. |
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