Day Guide for Tuesday May 22nd 2018

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 22nd 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 142 of 2018.

Holidays on May 22nd 2018

Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha. Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998

Macau: Buddha's Birthday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Martinique: Abolition Day. Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

Montenegro: Independence Day Holiday. Second day of holidays to mark Independence Day

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

Yemen: Unification Day. Marks the anniversary of the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen in 1990.

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There are no observances today.

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