Day Guide for Sunday May 9th 2021 What are the holidays on May 9th 2021?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 9th 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 9th 2021

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

International: Day of Victory over Fascism

Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

International: Liberation day

Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945

International: Eid Al Fitr Holiday

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

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music

Regional

India (regional): Shab-I-Qadr

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

Luxembourg: Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

Not a Public Holiday

Romania: Father's Day

2nd Sunday in May. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Uzbekistan: Memorial Day

Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the country

Observances on May 9th 2021

USA: National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Gentlemen prefer blondies - especially freshly cooked ones.

USA: National Lost Sock Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Sock Memorial Day

USA: National Moscato Day

Raise a glass to National Moscato Day

International: Mother’s Day

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

Croatia: Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

Find out the dates and history of Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

United Kingdom: Garden Day

Garden Day aims to highlight the positive benefits of gardens on your wellbeing.

European Union: Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

USA: National Sleepover Day

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

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General Information for May 9th 2021
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 129 of 2021
236 days left in 2021
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Vocalist/songwriter Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South is born.
1928 - Founder of the Lotus Engineering Co Ltd, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman is born in London.
1927 - Canberra, Australia is inaugurated as the new national capital.
1904 - The steam locomotive City of Truro breaks the 100mph speed barrier on its way to London, although this is never officially authenticated.