Day Guide for Monday May 16th 2022

This is our day guide for Monday May 16th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 136 of 2022.

Holidays on May 16th 2022

International: Visakha Bucha Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: Waisak Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Cayman Islands: Discovery Day. Commemorates the discovery of the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by Christopher Columbus in 1503

Regional

India (regional): Sikkim State Day. The Northeast Indian state of Sikkim joined the Indian union on May 16th 1975
Malawi: Kamuzu Day. The official birthday of Malawi's first president, the late Hastings Kamuzu Banda is observed on May 14th or the following Monday
South Sudan: SPLA Day. Commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on May 16th 1983.

Regional

Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro (in lieu). San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of Madrid
United Arab Emirates: Public Holiday. Work has been suspended for three days following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Public sector only

Uruguay: Battle of Las Piedras. The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18th 1811 as part of the Uruguayan struggle for independence

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Observances on May 16th 2022

  • United Nations: Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 
  • United Nations: International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • USA: National Biographer’s Day
  • USA: National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
  • USA: National Love a Tree Day
  • USA: National Piercing Day
  • USA: National Sea Monkey Day
  • United Kingdom: National Smile Month
  • USA: National Mimosa Day

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