Day Guide for Wednesday May 27th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 27th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 147 of 2026.

Holidays on May 27th 2026

International: Day of Arafa. Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.

International: Eid Al Adha Holiday. Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

International: Hari Raya Haji. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God

Guadeloupe: Abolition Day. Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

Not a Public Holiday

Nigeria: Children's Day. Children's Day is celebrated on May 27th in Nigeria. It is a public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children

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Observances on May 27th 2026

USA: National Senior Health & Fitness Day
International: World Otter Day
USA: National Flip Flop Day
USA: National Cellophane Tape Day
USA: National Grape Popsicle Day
USA: National Sunscreen Day
USA: Nothing to Fear Day

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