Day Guide for Monday May 9th 2016 What are the holidays on May 9th 2016?

This is our day guide for Monday May 9th 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 9th 2016

International: Victory Day

Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

Colombia: Ascension Day Holiday (in lieu)

Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven forty two days after his crucifixion

Regional

India (regional): Basava Jayanthi

Karnataka. Marks the birthday of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat religion

Regional

India (regional): Parashurama Jayanti

Parshurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the son of Renuka and one of the saptarishi Sage Jamadagni

Moldova: Memorial Easter

A commemoration of the dead on the Second Monday after Easter

Philippines: Public Holiday

Special non-working day to allow people to vote in the elections

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Public sector only

USA (regional): Truman Day (in lieu)

Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

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General Information for May 9th 2016
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 130 of 2016
236 days left in 2016
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Vocalist/songwriter Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South is born.
1928 - Founder of the Lotus Engineering Co Ltd, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman is born in London.
1904 - The steam locomotive City of Truro breaks the 100mph speed barrier on its way to London, although this is never officially authenticated.
1503 - Christopher Columbus 'discovers' the Cayman Islands.