Day Guide for Wednesday May 29th 2024 What are the holidays on May 29th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 29th 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 29th 2024

South Africa: Public Holiday

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared May 29th 2024 as a public holiday to allow voters to participate in the National and Provincial elections.

Observances on May 29th 2024

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.

USA: National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Senior Health & Fitness Day

International: World Otter Day

Celebrate the charm and ecological importance of otters on World Otter Day, and learn how to safeguard their future.

USA: National Flip Flop Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Flip Flop Day

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General Information for May 29th 2024
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 150 of 2024
216 days left in 2024
Week 22 of the year
On this Day in History
1967 - Guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher of Oasis is born.
1950 - The Archers - the Radio Soap is first broadcast - as a trial programme in the Midlands region only.
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.