Day Guide for Thursday May 25th 2017 What are the holidays on May 25th 2017?

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 Aires

Regional

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.

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General Information for May 25th 2017
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.
1939 - British actor Sir Ian McKellen is born in Burnley General Hospital.
1934 - Composer Gustav Holst dies.