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 1993Observances 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.May 23rd 2020 | Go to Today | May 25th 2020
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| General Information for May 24th 2020 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1989 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade goes on general release. | |
| 1966 - The Controversial Footballer Eric Cantona is born. | |
| 1945 - The wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Beaulieu, is born. | |
| 1686 - Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit is born. |
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