Day Guide for Monday May 9th 2016

This is our day guide for Monday May 9th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 130 of 2016.

Holidays on May 9th 2016

International: Victory Day. Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

Colombia: Ascension Day Holiday (in lieu). Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven forty two days after his crucifixion

Regional

India (regional): Basava Jayanthi. Karnataka. Marks the birthday of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat religion

Regional

India (regional): Parashurama Jayanti. Parshurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the son of Renuka and one of the saptarishi Sage Jamadagni

Moldova: Memorial Easter. A commemoration of the dead on the Second Monday after Easter

Philippines: Public Holiday. Special non-working day to allow people to vote in the elections

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony. This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Public sector only

USA (regional): Truman Day (in lieu). Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

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There are no observances today.

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