Day Guide for Thursday May 27th 2021 What are the holidays on May 27th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 27th 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 27th 2021

Guadeloupe: Abolition Day

Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

Regional

India (regional): Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhav Dev

Birthday of Madhab Dev. One of the most popular Vaishnava Saints in Assam

Not a Public Holiday

Nigeria: Children's Day

Children's Day is celebrated on May 27th in Nigeria. It is a public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children

Sri Lanka: Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday

Second day of holidays to mark Vesak Full Moon

Observances on May 27th 2021

United Kingdom: Chardonnay Day

Chardonnay is the most popular of all white grape varieties.

USA: National Cellophane Tape Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cellophane Tape Day

USA: National Grape Popsicle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Grape Popsicle Day

USA: National Sunscreen Day

National Sunscreen Day: Protecting Your Skin from Harmful Rays.

USA: Nothing to Fear Day

Discover the power of courage on Nothing to Fear Day, May 27th! Learn about FDR's inspiring words and find ways to face your own fears.

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General Information for May 27th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 147 of 2021
218 days left in 2021
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1995 - Actor Christopher Reeve has a horseriding accident, which leads to spinal and neck injuries and makes him a quadriplegic.
1948 - Mahatma Gandhi's assassins go on trial.
1943 - Cilla Black, one-time chart-topper and queen of Blind Date, is born.
1906 - Mahler's 6th Symphony, initially subtitled The Tragic, premieres in the industrial town of Essen, Germany.