Day Guide for Sunday May 8th 2022 What are the holidays on May 8th 2022?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 8th 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 8th 2022

International: Victory Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

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

Macau: Buddha's Birthday

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Public sector only

Qatar: Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Holiday for the public sector to mark Eid al-Fitr

Not a Public Holiday

Romania: Father's Day

2nd Sunday in May. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday

Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

Observances on May 8th 2022

USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day

Celebrate National Coconut Cream Pie Day by using this recipe to make a coconut cream pie.

USA: National Have A Coke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have A Coke Day

International: Mother’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

United Kingdom: Garden Day

Garden Day aims to highlight the positive benefits of gardens on your wellbeing.

International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

United Kingdom: V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

South Korea: Parents' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Parents' Day in South Korea

International: World Donkey Day

Celebrate World Donkey Day on May 8th, honoring donkeys' vital roles in agriculture and therapy. Join global efforts to protect these unsung heroes.

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General Information for May 8th 2022
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 128 of 2022
237 days left in 2022
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - Darren Hayes, founding member of the band Savage Garden is born on this day.
1932 - Boxer Charles Sonny Liston is born.
1926 - British Naturalist and TV presenter Sir David Attenborough is born in London.
1886 - Dr John Pemberton's secret elixir - aka Coca Cola - goes on sale. A century later, this simple drink is the cause of one of the hardest-fought battles in commercial history - the cola wars.