Day Guide for Tuesday May 5th 2026

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 5th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 125 of 2026.

Holidays on May 5th 2026

Cambodia: Royal Plowing Ceremony. Marks the start of the planting season. 4th day of the 6th lunar month's waning moon.
China: Labour Day Holiday. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Ethiopia: Patriots' Victory Day. On May 5th 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie entered Addis Ababa, marking the end of the Italian occupation
Guyana: Arrival Day. Commemorates the arrival of 396 indentured labourers from India on May 5th 1838
Japan: Children's Day. This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness
Kyrgyzstan: Constitution Day. The first post-Soviet Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic was adopted on May 5th 1993

Regional

Mexico (regional): Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexicos independence from foreign rulers
Namibia: Cassinga Day (in lieu). Commemorates the Cassinga Massacre that took place during the Namibian War of Independence on May 4th 1978
Netherlands: Liberation Day. Marks the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation at the end of the second world war
South Korea: Children's Day. This Holiday was founded by the Korean childrens writer Pang Chong-hwan in 1923 as a way to instil in the children a sense of independence and national pride

Public sector only

USA (regional): Primary Election Day. State holiday in Indiana every even year to allow voting in the Primary Elections

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There are no observances today.

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