Day Guide for Monday May 5th 2025 What are the holidays on May 5th 2025?

This is our day guide for Monday May 5th 2025 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 5th 2025

International: Early May Bank Holiday

This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May

International: Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day

Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nation

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Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Cayman Islands: Emancipation Day

Commemorates the reading of the emancipation proclamation on May 5th 1835.

Dominica: Labour Day

As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.

Ethiopia: Patriots' Victory Day

On May 5th 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie entered Addis Ababa, marking the end of the Italian occupation

Guyana: Arrival Day

Commemorates the arrival of 396 indentured labourers from India on May 5th 1838

Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha

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

Ireland: May Bank Holiday

This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.

Japan: Children's Day

This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness

Kyrgyzstan: Constitution Day

The first post-Soviet Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic was adopted on May 5th 1993

Latvia: Declaration of Independence Day (in lieu)

Latvia declared independence from the USSR in 1990

Macau: Buddha's Birthday

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

Regional

Mexico (regional): Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexicos independence from foreign rulers

Montserrat: Labour Monday

Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.

Namibia: Cassinga Day (in lieu)

Commemorates the Cassinga Massacre that took place during the Namibian War of Independence on May 4th 1978

Netherlands: Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation at the end of the second world war

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day

Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday

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

South Korea: Children's Day

This Holiday was founded by the Korean childrens writer Pang Chong-hwan in 1923 as a way to instil in the children a sense of independence and national pride

Thailand: Coronation Day (in lieu)

The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019

Observances on May 5th 2025

Canada: Dutch Heritage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dutch Heritage Day

Denmark: Liberation day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Liberation day

USA: National Cartoonists Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cartoonists Day

USA: National Hoagie Day

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USA: National Totally Chipotle Day

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International: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

USA: National Astronaut Day

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

USA: National Melanoma Monday

Melanoma Monday encourages early detection through screening. It is observed in May, which is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Ireland: National Open Farm Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open Farm Day

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General Information for May 5th 2025
There are 22 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
2000 - The film Gladiator has its world premiere.
1937 - The woman who realised the terrifying theme music for Doctor Who, Delia Derbyshire is born.
1652 - Poet John Milton's wife dies.
1494 - Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica.