Day Guide for Monday May 4th 2015

This is our day guide for Monday May 4th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 124 of 2015.

Holidays on May 4th 2015

International: Labour Day. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
International: Visak Bochea Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Ireland: May Bank Holiday. This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.
Japan: Greenery Day. Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress
Latvia: Declaration of Independence Day. Latvia declared independence from the USSR in 1990

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Wesak Day (in lieu). Public holiday in Sarawak as Wesak Day is on Sunday

Not a Public Holiday

Netherlands: National Remembrance Day. May 4th is the day on which the Netherlands commemorates all Dutch victims of war
Thailand: Coronation Day. With May Day on Friday and Coronation Day on Tuesday, the Monday has been declared a holiday to boost tourism

Public sector only

USA (regional): Rhode Island Independence Day. Marks independence from Great Britain on 4 May 1776
United Kingdom: Early May Bank Holiday. This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May

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There are no observances today.

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