This is our day guide for Sunday May 1st 2022 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 1st 2022
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Finland: Vappu
Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 ADRegional
India (regional): Maharashtra Day
Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960April 30th 2022 | Go to Today | May 2nd 2022
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| General Information for May 1st 2022 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 121 of 2022 | |
| 244 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 17 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - Designed by Bryan Avery, the glass-covered circular London IMAX Theatre opens to the general public. | |
| 1967 - Priscilla Beaulieu marries singer Elvis Presley. | |
| 1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics. | |
| Every year - the Rochester Sweeps Festival is held. |
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