Day Guide for Thursday May 9th 2019 What are the holidays on May 9th 2019?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 9th 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 9th 2019

International: Victory Day

Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

International: Liberation day

Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945

International: Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music

Israel: Independence Day

Israeli Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Uzbekistan: Memorial Day

Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the country

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General Information for May 9th 2019
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 129 of 2019
236 days left in 2019
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1949 - Singer/songwriter Billy Joel is born.
1927 - Canberra, Australia is inaugurated as the new national capital.
1904 - The steam locomotive City of Truro breaks the 100mph speed barrier on its way to London, although this is never officially authenticated.
1503 - Christopher Columbus 'discovers' the Cayman Islands.