Day Guide for Wednesday May 5th 2021 What are the holidays on May 5th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 5th 2021 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 5th 2021

China: Labour Day Holiday

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Ethiopia: Patriots' Victory Day

On May 5th 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie entered Addis Ababa, marking the end of the Italian occupation

Georgia: Public Holiday

January 1st - 10th 2022 declared holidays in Georgia to curb spread of Omicron.

Guyana: Arrival Day

Commemorates the arrival of 396 indentured labourers from India on May 5th 1838

Japan: Children's Day

This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness

Kyrgyzstan: Constitution Day

The first post-Soviet Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic was adopted on May 5th 1993

Regional

Mexico (regional): Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexicos independence from foreign rulers

Public sector only

Netherlands: Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation at the end of the second world war

Russia: National Holiday

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

South Korea: Children's Day

This Holiday was founded by the Korean childrens writer Pang Chong-hwan in 1923 as a way to instil in the children a sense of independence and national pride

Observances on May 5th 2021

Canada: Dutch Heritage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dutch Heritage Day

Denmark: Liberation day

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USA: National Cartoonists Day

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USA: National Hoagie Day

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USA: National Totally Chipotle Day

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USA: National Bike to School Day

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International: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

USA: National Astronaut Day

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

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General Information for May 5th 2021
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 125 of 2021
240 days left in 2021
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - The film Gladiator has its world premiere.
1980 - After a six-day siege at the hands of Arab terrorists, the Iranian Embassy is stormed by the SAS.
1937 - The woman who realised the terrifying theme music for Doctor Who, Delia Derbyshire is born.
1494 - Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica.