This is our day guide for Thursday May 25th 2017 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 2017
International: Ascension Day
This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
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 AiresRegional
Bolivia (regional): Chuquisaca Day
The Bolivian department of Chuquisaca celebrates a regional holiday on the anniversary of the first call for independence from Spain which took place on this day in 1809.Not a Public Holiday
Germany: Father's Day
Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
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.| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 25th 2017 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 145 of 2017 | |
| 220 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 21 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - Pakistani forces shoot down two Indian jets in the disputed territory of Kashmir. | |
| 1979 - Alien is released. | |
| 1977 - The original Star Wars film goes on general release. | |
| 1934 - Composer Gustav Holst dies. |
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