Day Guide for Sunday May 8th 2022

This is our day guide for Sunday May 8th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 128 of 2022.

Holidays on May 8th 2022

International: Victory Day. Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany
International: Mother's Day. Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day
Macau: Buddha's Birthday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Public sector only

Qatar: Eid Al Fitr Holiday. Holiday for the public sector to mark Eid al-Fitr

Not a Public Holiday

Romania: Father's Day. 2nd Sunday in May. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

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Observances on May 8th 2022

  • USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • USA: National Have A Coke Day
  • International: Mother’s Day
  • United Kingdom: Garden Day
  • USA: Mother’s Day
  • Australia: Mother’s Day
  • Brazil: Mother’s Day
  • New Zealand: Mother’s Day
  • Fiji: Mother’s Day
  • Denmark: Mother’s Day
  • Taiwan: Mother’s Day
  • International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
  • Estonia: Mother’s Day
  • Belgium: Mother’s Day
  • Netherlands: Mother’s Day
  • Austria: Mother’s Day
  • Belize: Mother’s Day
  • Botswana: Mother’s Day
  • Venezuela: Mother’s Day
  • Czech Republic: Mother’s Day
  • Germany: Mother’s Day
  • United Kingdom: V-E Day
  • South Korea: Parents' Day
  • Colombia: Mother’s Day
  • India: Mother’s Day
  • Peru: Mother’s Day
  • International: World Donkey Day

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