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
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
Sri Lanka: Vesak Full Moon Poya. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

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Observances on May 1st 2026

  • United Kingdom: Sauvignon Blanc Day
  • New Zealand: Sauvignon Blanc Day
  • USA: National Space Day
  • Ireland: National Workplace Wellbeing Day
  • USA: Law Day
  • USA: National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • USA: National Loyalty Day
  • USA: National Mother Goose Day
  • USA: Silver Star Service Banner Day
  • Ireland: Beltane
  • USA: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • USA: South Asian Heritage Month
  • New Zealand: New Zealand Music Month
  • USA: Haitian Heritage Month
  • USA: National Golf Month
  • USA: National Military Appreciation Month
  • USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Canada: Asian Heritage Month
  • International: Global Love Day
  • International: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
  • United Kingdom: Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

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