Day Guide for Sunday May 26th 2019 What are the holidays on May 26th 2019?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 26th 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 26th 2019

International: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day

Georgia: Independence Day

On May 26th 1918, the National Council of Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire and the creation of Democratic Republic of Georgia

Guyana: Independence Day

Marks Guyana's independence from the United Kingdom on May 26th 1966

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Ali

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Jordan: Independence Day Holiday

As Independence day falls on a Saturday in 2019, the following Sunday will be a holiday.

Observances on May 26th 2019

USA: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Venezuela: Day of the Tree

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Tree

Poland: Mother's Day in Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day in Poland.

USA: National Paper Airplane Day

Try out your hand at some simple origami today and make a classic paper airplane. As a fun way to pass the time, try out new designs, and see how far you can get it to fly!

International: World Lindy Hop Day

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

Turkmenistan: Turkmen Carpet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Turkmen Carpet Day.

France: Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in France.

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General Information for May 26th 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 146 of 2019
219 days left in 2019
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley.
1946 - Guitarist Mick Ronson, famed for his collaboration with David Bowie, is born in Hull, Yorkshire.
1904 - Entertainer George Formby is born.
1650 - John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough, considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses England has ever produced, is born at Ashe in Devon.