Day Guide for Sunday May 24th 2020 What are the holidays on May 24th 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 24th 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 24th 2020

International: Culture and Literacy Day

Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia

International: Eid Al Fitr

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

International: Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan

Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito

Eritrea: Independence Day

The National Day of Eritrea marks independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1993

Observances on May 24th 2020

USA: National Escargot Day

Escargot is a French word for an edible snail, usually prepared as an appetizer or entree.

USA: National Scavenger Hunt Day

There's treasure in them thar hills - or at least what's on our scavenger hunt list.

European Union: European Parks Day

Some countries allow free entry to national parks to mark this day.

International: World Schizophrenia Day

An opportunity to learn more about the illness and challenge the stigma around mental ill health.

USA: National Brother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brother's Day.

International: Eid Al Fitr

The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.

International: International Tiara Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Tiara Day.

Brazil: National Coffee Day Brazil

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coffee Day in Brazil.

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General Information for May 24th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 145 of 2020
221 days left in 2020
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1981 - Jaime Roldós, President of Ecuador dies in an air crash on his way from Quito to Macara near the Peruvian border.
1966 - The Controversial Footballer Eric Cantona is born.
1941 - Musician Bob Dylan is born.
1686 - Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit is born.