Day Guide for Monday May 9th 2022 What are the holidays on May 9th 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday May 9th 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 9th 2022

International: Victory Day

Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

International: Liberation day

Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945

International: Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

Hong Kong: The day following the Birthday of the Buddha

Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music

Public sector only

Macau: Buddha's Birthday (in lieu)

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

Samoa: Mother's Day

Mother's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in May

Tuvalu: Gospel Day

Mark the day when Christianity came to the islands in May 1861.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Truman Day

Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

Uzbekistan: Memorial Day

Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the country

Observances on May 9th 2022

USA: National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Gentlemen prefer blondies - especially freshly cooked ones.

USA: National Lost Sock Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Sock Memorial Day

USA: National Moscato Day

Raise a glass to National Moscato Day

USA: National Women’s Checkup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Checkup Day

Croatia: Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

Find out the dates and history of Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

European Union: Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

USA: National Sleepover Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sleepover Day.

United Kingdom: Mental Health Awareness Week

Discover how Mental Health Awareness Week can inspire change, spark conversations, and promote understanding in our communities for better well-being.

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General Information for May 9th 2022
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 129 of 2022
236 days left in 2022
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Vocalist/songwriter Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South is born.
1962 - EMI Parlophone signs the Beatles for their first big recording contract.
1927 - Canberra, Australia is inaugurated as the new national capital.
1904 - The steam locomotive City of Truro breaks the 100mph speed barrier on its way to London, although this is never officially authenticated.