This is our day guide for Friday May 2nd 2025 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 2nd 2025
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.Regional
Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid
Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of IndependenceObservances on May 2nd 2025
International: International Harry Potter Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day
Poland: National Flag Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Flag Day
USA: National Life Insurance Day
It might be hard to find a Hallmark card for this day, but it will bring peace of mind for the security of your family.
USA: National Truffle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Truffle Day
United Nations: World Tuna Day
A day to highlight the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.
USA: National Space Day
National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.
Ireland: National Workplace Wellbeing Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Workplace Wellbeing Day.
United Kingdom: Sauvignon Blanc Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sauvignon Blanc DayMay 1st 2025 | Go to Today | May 3rd 2025
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| General Information for May 2nd 2025 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 122 of 2025 | |
| 243 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - Tony Blair becomes prime minister of the UK. | |
| 1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born. | |
| 1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion. | |
| 1519 - Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist - the archetypal Renaissance man - dies. |
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