Day Guide for Monday May 4th 2026

This is our day guide for Monday May 4th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 124 of 2026.

Holidays on May 4th 2026

International: Labour Day (in lieu). This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
International: Early May Bank Holiday. This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May
Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day. Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nation

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Cambodia: Visak Bochea Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Cayman Islands: Emancipation Day. Commemorates the reading of the emancipation proclamation on May 5th 1835.
Dominica: Labour Day. As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.
Ireland: May Bank Holiday. This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.
Japan: Greenery Day. Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress
Latvia: Declaration of Independence Day. Latvia declared independence from the USSR in 1990
Montserrat: Labour Monday. Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.
Namibia: Cassinga Day. Commemorates the Cassinga Massacre that took place during the Namibian War of Independence on May 4th 1978

Not a Public Holiday

Netherlands: National Remembrance Day. May 4th is the day on which the Netherlands commemorates all Dutch victims of war
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day. Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights
Thailand: Coronation Day. The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019

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Observances on May 4th 2026

  • USA: National Melanoma Monday
  • Ireland: National Open Farm Day
  • USA: Bird Day
  • USA: National Candied Orange Peel Day
  • USA: National Orange Juice Day
  • USA: National Renewal Day
  • International: National Star Wars Day
  • USA: National Weather Observers Day
  • Netherlands: National Remembrance Day
  • International: International Firefighters Day

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