Day Guide for Thursday May 21st 2020 What are the holidays on May 21st 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 21st 2020 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 21st 2020

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

International: Public Holiday

Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

International: Eid Al Fitr Holiday

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Chile: Navy Day

Commemorates the Battle of Iquique in 1879 and the bravery of Captain Prat

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Regional

India (regional): Shab-I-Qadr

The night that the first verses of the Qu'ran were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad

Montenegro: Independence Day

Anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006 when the country decided to leave Serbia and Montenegro.

Observances on May 21st 2020

United Kingdom: Chardonnay Day

Chardonnay is the most popular of all white grape varieties.

USA: National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21st 1881.

USA: National Memo Day

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

USA: National Strawberries and Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberries and Cream Day

USA: National Waitstaff Day

Here's a tip - why not dedicate this day to those who bring the food and drink to our tables.

United Nations: Cultural Diversity Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 

USA: World Metrology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Metrology  Day

United Nations: International Tea Day

A day to celebrate the most popular drink in the world after water.

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

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General Information for May 21st 2020
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 142 of 2020
224 days left in 2020
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1982 - The iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester opens its doors and suddenly Britain goes baggy to the sounds of The Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays.
1980 - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back goes on general release.
Every year - The feast days of St. Helena of Constantine and her son, the Emperor Constantine, are celebrated in the East.