Day Guide for Sunday May 24th 2026

This is our day guide for Sunday May 24th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 144 of 2026.

Holidays on May 24th 2026

International: Pentecost Sunday. Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter

International: Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture. Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia

Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha (in lieu). The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito

Eritrea: Independence Day. The National Day of Eritrea marks independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1993

Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha. Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998

Jordan: Independence Day (in lieu). On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom

Macau: Buddha's Birthday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday. Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

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Observances on May 24th 2026

International: Pentecost Sunday
Belgium: Pentecost Sunday
USA: National Escargot Day
USA: National Scavenger Hunt Day
European Union: European Parks Day
International: World Schizophrenia Day
USA: National Brother's Day
International: International Tiara Day
Brazil: National Coffee Day Brazil

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