This is our day guide for Monday May 25th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 25th 2015
International: Whit Monday
Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
International: Spring Bank Holiday
The second UK Bank Holiday in May which replaced Whit Monday in 1967
International: African Union Day
Commemoration on May 25th of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity
Argentina: May Day Revolution
Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires
Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha
Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998
Jamaica: Labour Day (in lieu)
Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938
Jordan: Independence Day
On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom
Lebanon: Resistance and Liberation Day
Resistance and Liberation Day Marks Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon on May 25th 2000.
Macau: Buddha's Birthday
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
North Macedonia: St. Cyril and St. Methodius
In Macedonia, this day is celebrated following the Orthodox calendar on 24 May
South Korea: Buddha's Birthday
Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May
Turks and Caicos Islands: National Heroes' Day
Commemorates the life of James Alexander George Smith McCartney
USA: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 25th 2015 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 145 of 2015 | |
| 220 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 22 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - Pakistani forces shoot down two Indian jets in the disputed territory of Kashmir. | |
| 1977 - The original Star Wars film goes on general release. | |
| 1939 - British actor Sir Ian McKellen is born in Burnley General Hospital. | |
| 1934 - Composer Gustav Holst dies. |
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