Day Guide for Wednesday May 19th 2021

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 19th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 139 of 2021.

Holidays on May 19th 2021

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
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May
Turkiye: Youth and Sports Day. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, dedicated May 19th to the youth of Turkish nation as Youth and Sports Day, a national holiday that sees young people stage sporting and cultural activities and official ceremonies organized across the nation.

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Observances on May 19th 2021

  • USA: National Devil’s Food Cake Day
  • USA: National May Ray Day
  • USA: Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
  • United Kingdom: National Numeracy Day
  • International: World IBD Day
  • USA: National Scooter Day
  • International: World Family Doctor Day

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