This is our day guide for Tuesday May 1st 2018 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 1st 2018
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Finland: Vappu
Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 ADRegional
India (regional): Maharashtra Day
Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday
Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 1st 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 121 of 2018 | |
| 244 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - Designed by Bryan Avery, the glass-covered circular London IMAX Theatre opens to the general public. | |
| 1967 - Priscilla Beaulieu marries singer Elvis Presley. | |
| 1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics. | |
| Every year - Since 1886, May Day (or International Workers' Day) is celebrated. |
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