Day Guide for Thursday May 21st 2020

This is our day guide for Thursday May 21st 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 142 of 2020.

Holidays on May 21st 2020

International: Ascension Day. This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
International: Public Holiday. Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
International: Eid Al Fitr Holiday. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Chile: Navy Day. Commemorates the Battle of Iquique in 1879 and the bravery of Captain Prat

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day. Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Regional

India (regional): Shab-I-Qadr. The night that the first verses of the Qu'ran were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad
Montenegro: Independence Day. Anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006 when the country decided to leave Serbia and Montenegro.

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Observances on May 21st 2020

  • United Kingdom: Chardonnay Day
  • USA: National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
  • USA: National Memo Day
  • USA: National Strawberries and Cream Day
  • USA: National Waitstaff Day
  • United Nations: Cultural Diversity Day 
  • USA: World Metrology Day
  • United Nations: International Tea Day
  • USA: Chardonnay Day
  • International: Ascension Day
  • Germany: Father's Day

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