Day Guide for Thursday May 2nd 2019 What are the holidays on May 2nd 2019?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 2nd 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 2nd 2019

International: Labour Day Holiday

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

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Afghanistan (regional): Public Holiday

A week-long public holiday has been declared due to the loya jirga assembly

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.

Japan: Public Holiday

As 1 May 2019 will be a public holiday, the days before and after will be holidays to create a 10 day break

Regional

Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid

Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence

Observances on May 2nd 2019

International: International Harry Potter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day

Poland: National Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Flag Day

USA: National Life Insurance Day

It might be hard to find a Hallmark card for this day, but it will bring peace of mind for the security of your family.

USA: National Truffle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Truffle Day

United Nations: World Tuna Day 

A day to highlight the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.

USA: National Day of Prayer

Each year since 1957, the president has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

USA: National Day of Reason

The National Day of Reason was created by the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists in 2003.

International: World Password Day

This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords.

Israel: Yom HaShoah

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yom HaShoah.

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General Information for May 2nd 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 122 of 2019
243 days left in 2019
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - Tony Blair becomes prime minister of the UK.
1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion.
1652 - John Milton's daughter Deborah is born.
1519 - Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist - the archetypal Renaissance man - dies.