Day Guide for Monday May 25th 2015

This is our day guide for Monday May 25th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 145 of 2015.

Holidays on May 25th 2015

International: Whit Monday. Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
International: Spring Bank Holiday. The second UK Bank Holiday in May which replaced Whit Monday in 1967
International: African Union Day. Commemoration on May 25th of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity
Argentina: May Day Revolution. Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires
Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha. Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998
Jamaica: Labour Day (in lieu). Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938
Jordan: Independence Day. On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom
Lebanon: Resistance and Liberation Day. Resistance and Liberation Day Marks Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon on May 25th 2000.
Macau: Buddha's Birthday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
North Macedonia: St. Cyril and St. Methodius. In Macedonia, this day is celebrated following the Orthodox calendar on 24 May
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May
Turks and Caicos Islands: National Heroes' Day. Commemorates the life of James Alexander George Smith McCartney
USA: Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

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