Day Guide for Sunday May 26th 2024 What are the holidays on May 26th 2024?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 26th 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 26th 2024

International: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day

Cambodia: Royal Plowing Ceremony

Marks the start of the planting season. 4th day of the 6th lunar month's waning moon.

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

Observances on May 26th 2024

United Kingdom: Chardonnay Day

Chardonnay is the most popular of all white grape varieties.

USA: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

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

Israel: Lag BaOmer

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lag BaOmer.

Venezuela: Day of the Tree

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Tree

Turkmenistan: Turkmen Carpet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Turkmen Carpet Day.

France: Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in France.

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General Information for May 26th 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 147 of 2024
219 days left in 2024
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.