Day Guide for Wednesday May 1st 2019 What are the holidays on May 1st 2019?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 1st 2019 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 2019

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 AD

Regional

India (regional): Maharashtra Day

Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960

Japan: The Emperor's Accession

A one-off public holiday in Japan on May 1st 2019 to mark the accession of the new Emperor

Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday

Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan

Observances on May 1st 2019

USA: Law Day

You don't have any choice. You have to celebrate this holiday - it's the Law... Day.

USA: National Chocolate Parfait Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Parfait Day

USA: National Loyalty Day

National Loyalty Day was originally called Americanization Day and intended to remove the focus on May Day.

USA: National Mother Goose Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother Goose Day

USA: Silver Star Service Banner Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Silver Star Service Banner Day

Ireland: Beltane

Beltane is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

USA: National Golf Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Month

USA: Haitian Heritage Month

Discover Haitian Heritage Month in May! Learn about the rich culture, art, food, and traditions of Haiti and its people. Celebrate Haitian Flag Day on May 18th and explore how you can get involved.

New Zealand: New Zealand Music Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of New Zealand Music Month

USA: South Asian Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of South Asian Heritage Month

USA: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian Pacific Americans account for nearly 5% of the American population and the group is projected to be the fastest-growing major population category over the next half-century.

USA: National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.

USA: Jewish American Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jewish American Heritage Month.

USA: National Golf Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Day.

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General Information for May 1st 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 121 of 2019
244 days left in 2019
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1946 - In Kashmir, India, national treasure Joanna Lumley OBE makes her world debut.
1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics.
Every year - Since 1886, May Day (or International Workers' Day) is celebrated.
Every year - the Rochester Sweeps Festival is held.