Day Guide for Wednesday May 15th 2024 What are the holidays on May 15th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 15th 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 15th 2024

Burkina Faso: Traditional Day

Burkina Faso marks May 15th as a public holiday to celebrate its rich traditions and reinforce secularism, highlighting the importance of traditional religion.

Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha

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

Macau: Buddha's Birthday

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

Paraguay: Independence Day Holiday

Honours the role played by Juana María de Lara in Paraguay's independence

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday

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

Regional

Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro

San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of Madrid

Observances on May 15th 2024

United Nations: International Day of Families 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Families 

USA: National Chocolate Chip Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Chip Day

USA: National Nylon Stocking Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Nylon Stocking Day

USA: National Peace Officers Memorial Day

A day to honour those police officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

International: Astronomy Day

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Colombia: Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

International: International Customer Support Day

Customer support staff are there to give us all a helping hand, so on the third Wednesday in May take a moment to thank them.

International: National Tuberous Sclerosis Day

The purpose of this national holiday is to increase awareness of T.S.C. patients and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease worldwide.

South Korea: Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

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General Information for May 15th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 136 of 2024
230 days left in 2024
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1859 - Scientist Pierre Curie is born. He later invents Radioactivity... or something.
1857 - Williamina Fleming, Astronomy pioneer, and discoverer of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, is born in Dundee, Scotland.
1464 - Henry Beaufort, leader of the Lancastrians in the War Of The Roses, was surprised and killed at Hexham, Northumberland.