Day Guide for Friday May 21st 2021 What are the holidays on May 21st 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday May 21st 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 21st 2021

Chile: Navy Day

Commemorates the Battle of Iquique in 1879 and the bravery of Captain Prat

Montenegro: Independence Day

Anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006 when the country decided to leave Serbia and Montenegro.

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

To enable residents of the state to participate freely in the council elections on Saturday, May 22, 2021

Observances on May 21st 2021

USA: NASCAR Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of NASCAR Day

USA: National Bike to Work Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bike to Work Day

USA: National Defense Transportation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Defense Transportation Day

USA: National Endangered Species Day

Learn something new today! Find a new endangered species that you didn’t know about before and tell people about it! The more people that know about endangered species, the more we’ll be able to save them.

USA: National Pizza Party Day

As the school year winds down, students and parents should celebrate with pizza parties!

USA: National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21st 1881.

USA: National Memo Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Memo Day

USA: National Strawberries and Cream Day

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

USA: National Waitstaff Day

Here's a tip - why not dedicate this day to those who bring the food and drink to our tables.

United Nations: Cultural Diversity Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 

USA: World Metrology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Metrology  Day

United Nations: International Tea Day

A day to celebrate the most popular drink in the world after water.

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General Information for May 21st 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 141 of 2021
224 days left in 2021
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1982 - The iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester opens its doors and suddenly Britain goes baggy to the sounds of The Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays.
1980 - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back goes on general release.
Every year - The feast days of St. Helena of Constantine and her son, the Emperor Constantine, are celebrated in the East.