Day Guide for Thursday May 5th 2016 What are the holidays on May 5th 2016?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 5th 2016 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 5th 2016

International: Israa & Miaraj Night

Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Ethiopia: Patriots' Victory Day

On 5 May 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie entered Addis Ababa, marking the end of the Italian occupation

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Japan: Children's Day

This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness

Regional

Mexico (regional): Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

Public sector only

Netherlands: Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation at the end of the second world war

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Edo only. To mourn the passing of the Oba of Benin

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

Thailand: Coronation Day

Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950

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General Information for May 5th 2016
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 126 of 2016
240 days left in 2016
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - The film Gladiator has its world premiere.
1937 - The woman who realised the terrifying theme music for Doctor Who, Delia Derbyshire is born.
1930 - Mahatma Gandhi is arrested.
1494 - Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica.