This is our day guide for Friday May 23rd 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 23rd 2025
Bermuda: Bermuda Day
Bermuda Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on the Friday before the final Monday of May. It is the National Day of Bermuda and unique cultural heritage of the islands.
Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha (in lieu)
The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito
Jamaica: Labour Day
Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938Observances on May 23rd 2025
United Nations: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
USA: National Lucky Penny Day
Appreciate all the ways you’ve been lucky in your life today, and maybe you’ll find a penny on the ground while walking around to bring you some extra luck!
USA: National Taffy Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Taffy Day
International: World Turtle Day
A special day to appreciate these heroes in a half-shell.
Sweden: Linnaeus Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Linnaeus Day in Sweden.
USA: National Don’t Fry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Fry Day/Heat Awareness Day.
USA: National Road Trip Day
Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day serves as the official kickoff to the summer road trip season.
USA: National Poppy Day
Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day remembers those who served and died for our freedom.May 22nd 2025 | Go to Today | May 24th 2025
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| General Information for May 23rd 2025 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 143 of 2025 | |
| 222 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 21 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Former star of Neighbours Kylie Minogue becomes a triple award winner at the Ivor Novello Awards. | |
| 1957 - Singer Thereza Louise Bazar of Dollar is born. | |
| 1912 - Gustav Hamel dies in an air crash during a cross-channel flight from Paris in his new Morane-Saulnier monoplane - no trace of him is ever found. | |
| 1430 - Francesco Sforza, lord of Milan, conquers Lucca. |
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