Day Guide for Thursday May 20th 2021 What are the holidays on May 20th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 20th 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 20th 2021

Cameroon: National Day

The United Republic of Cameroon replaced the federal structure on this day in 1972.

East Timor: Independence Restoration Day

East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on 20 May 2002 when it gained independence from Indonesia

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India (regional): Janaki Nawami

Janaki Nawami is celebrated every year on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Baishakh according to the lunar calendar.

Samoa: Public Holiday

Two days of public holidays to allow voters to participate in the 2021 elections in Samoa.

Observances on May 20th 2021

USA: National Be a Millionaire Day

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USA: National Pick Strawberries Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pick Strawberries Day

USA: National Quiche Lorraine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Quiche Lorraine Day

United Nations: World Bee Day

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

International: Vyshyvanka Day

Vyshyvanka Day is a celebration of the traditional wearing of embroidered Ukrainian clothing.

USA: National Streaming Day

National Streaming Day: Celebrating the Revolution of Digital Entertainment.

International: Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Learn about Global Accessibility Awareness Day, observed annually on the third Thursday of May since 2012. Discover its origins and how you can participate in creating a more inclusive digital world.

International: International HR Day

Celebrate International HR Day on May 20th! Learn about the vital role HR professionals play in the workplace and how you can show your appreciation for their hard work.

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General Information for May 20th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 140 of 2021
225 days left in 2021
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1996 - Actor Jon Pertwee dies. Pertwee played both the scarecrow Worzel Gummidge and the Time Lord Doctor Who.
1927 - The child of celebrity aviator Charles Lindbergh is kidnapped.
1897 - Bram Stoker gives the first public reading of his novel Dracula.