Day Guide for Monday May 6th 2019 What are the holidays on May 6th 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday May 6th 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 6th 2019

International: First Day of Ramadhan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast

International: May Bank

This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May

Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day

Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nation

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Belarus: Public Holiday

In Belarus, bridge holidays may be granted each year, compensated by working Saturdays.

Bulgaria: St. George's Day

St. George is the patron saint of Portugal, Georgia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Macedonia, and many cities across Europe

Dominica: Labour Day

As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.

Ireland: May Bank Holiday

This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.

Japan: Children's Day (in lieu)

Monday May 6th 2019 is a public as Children's Day falls on a Sunday

Latvia: Declaration of Independence Day (in lieu)

If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday

Moldova: Memorial Easter

A commemoration of the dead on the Second Monday after Easter

Montserrat: Labour Monday

Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day

Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights

South Korea: Children's Day (in lieu)

As Children's day falls on a Sunday i 2019, the following Monday will be a public holiday

Thailand: H.M. King's Coronation

The Thai government has announced 6 May 2019, the final day of the King's three-day coronatio as a special national holiday.

Observances on May 6th 2019

United Kingdom: International No Diet Day

I'm on a seafood diet. If I see food, I eat it.

USA: National Beverage Day

This is one national day we can all drink to!

USA: National Crepe Suzette Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crepe Suzette Day

USA: National Laughter Day

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

USA: National Nurses Day

Though we value their work all year round, shower the nurses in your life with appreciation today!

USA: National Melanoma Monday

Melanoma Monday encourages early detection through screening. It is observed in May, which is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Ireland: National Open Farm Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open Farm Day

Egypt: Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during the month of Ramadan that Muslims fast.

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General Information for May 6th 2019
There are 16 public holidays today.
Day 126 of 2019
239 days left in 2019
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1953 - Tony Blair is born.
1937 - The airship Hindenburg explodes.
1931 - Willie Mays - Baseball Legend is born.
1915 - Maverick filmmaker Orson Welles is born.