Day Guide for Thursday May 9th 2024 What are the holidays on May 9th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 9th 2024 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 2024

International: Day of Victory over Fascism

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

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

International: Liberation day

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

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Uzbekistan: Day of Remembrance and Honor

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

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General Information for May 9th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 130 of 2024
236 days left in 2024
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.
1945 - The Channel Islands - including Jersey and Guernsey - are liberated from Nazi occupation.
1904 - The steam locomotive City of Truro breaks the 100mph speed barrier on its way to London, although this is never officially authenticated.