Day Guide for Friday May 1st 2026

This is our day guide for Friday May 1st 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 121 of 2026.

Holidays on May 1st 2026

International: Labour Day. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

International: Buddha Purnima. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: General Prayer Day. Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day

Antigua and Barbuda: Public Holiday. The day after a General election in Antigua and Barbuda is a public holiday.

Finland: Vappu. Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 AD

Regional

India (regional): Maharashtra Day. Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960

Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday. Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan

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