Day Guide for Friday May 9th 2025 What are the holidays on May 9th 2025?

This is our day guide for Friday May 9th 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 9th 2025

International: Day of Victory over Fascism

Celebrates the Soviet 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

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

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

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Public sector only

USA (regional): Confederate Memorial Day

Honors the confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil War

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

Observances on May 9th 2025

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

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.

USA: National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Our military spouses embody ideals we cherish: strength, loyalty, and commitment. They are why we serve.

USA: National Provider Appreciation Day

Provider Appreciation Day is a special day in May to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere.

International: Fintastic Friday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fintastic Friday.

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General Information for May 9th 2025
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 129 of 2025
236 days left in 2025
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1974 - Impeachment hearings are opened against Richard Milhous Nixon - 37th President of the United States.
1928 - Founder of the Lotus Engineering Co Ltd, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman is born in London.
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.