Day Guide for Wednesday May 8th 2019

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 8th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 128 of 2019.

Holidays on May 8th 2019

International: Liberation Day. Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

Belarus: Public Holiday. In Belarus, bridge holidays may be granted each year, compensated by working Saturdays.

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Memorial Day. Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

South Africa: Public Holiday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared May 8th 2019 as a public holiday to allow voters to participate in the National and Provincial elections

Public sector only

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

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There are no observances today.

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