Day Guide for Sunday May 19th 2019 What are the holidays on May 19th 2019?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 19th 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 19th 2019

International: Vesak Day

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: Waisak Day

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Regional

India (regional): Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhav Dev

Birthday of Madhab Dev. One of the most popular Vaishnava Saints in Assam

Turkiye: Youth and Sports Day

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, dedicated May 19th to the youth of Turkish nation as Youth and Sports Day, a national holiday that sees young people stage sporting and cultural activities and official ceremonies organized across the nation.

Observances on May 19th 2019

United Nations: Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

USA: National Devil’s Food Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Devil’s Food Cake Day

USA: National May Ray Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National May Ray Day

China: National Day for Helping the Disabled

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day for Helping the Disabled

International: World IBD Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World IBD Day.

Ireland: National Famine Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Famine Commemoration Day in Ireland.

USA: National Scooter Day

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

International: World Baking Day

Learn how World Baking Day encourages baking and sharing delicious treats with your loved ones. Get inspired with ideas to participate!

International: World Family Doctor Day

World Family Doctor Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare

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General Information for May 19th 2019
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 139 of 2019
226 days left in 2019
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace opens in America. Many 30-something males begin openly weeping in the streets: 'Why?! Whyyyy!?'
1935 - Thomas Edward Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia, dies.
1925 - Malcolm X - Spiritual Leader is born.
1897 - Oscar Wilde is released from prison.