Day Guide for Saturday May 15th 2021 What are the holidays on May 15th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday May 15th 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 15th 2021

International: Eid al-Fitr Holiday

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

Paraguay: Independence Day Holiday

Honours the role played by Juana María de Lara in Paraguay's independence

Regional

Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro

San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of Madrid

Observances on May 15th 2021

United Nations: International Day of Families 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Families 

USA: National Chocolate Chip Day

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USA: National Nylon Stocking Day

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USA: National Peace Officers Memorial Day

A day to honour those police officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

USA: Colorado Public Lands Day

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USA: National Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to replace separate days recognizing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and Marines.

USA: National Learn to Swim Day

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United Kingdom: World Whisky Day

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International: Astronomy Day

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

United Kingdom: F.A. Cup Final

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Colombia: Teachers Day

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International: National Tuberous Sclerosis Day

The purpose of this national holiday is to increase awareness of T.S.C. patients and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease worldwide.

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General Information for May 15th 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 135 of 2021
230 days left in 2021
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1859 - Scientist Pierre Curie is born. He later invents Radioactivity... or something.
1857 - Williamina Fleming, Astronomy pioneer, and discoverer of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, is born in Dundee, Scotland.
1464 - Henry Beaufort, leader of the Lancastrians in the War Of The Roses, was surprised and killed at Hexham, Northumberland.
Every year - Feast day of Saint Dymphna, the Patron Saint of the Mentally Ill, Runaways, and Rape Victims.