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 MayRegional
Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro
San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of MadridMay 14th 2024 | Go to Today | May 16th 2024
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| General Information for May 15th 2024 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1905 - Bidders gathered for an auction of 110 acres of land that became Las Vegas. | |
| 1859 - Scientist Pierre Curie is born. He later invents Radioactivity... or something. | |
| Every year - Feast day of Saint Dymphna, the Patron Saint of the Mentally Ill, Runaways, and Rape Victims. |
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