This is our day guide for Friday May 1st 2026 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 1st 2026
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
International: Buddha Purnima
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: General Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day
Antigua and Barbuda: Public Holiday
The day after a General election in Antigua and Barbuda is a public holiday.
Finland: Vappu
Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 ADRegional
India (regional): Maharashtra Day
Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday
Celebrates the unity of all people who live in KazakhstanApril 30th 2026 | Go to Today | May 2nd 2026
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| General Information for May 1st 2026 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 121 of 2026 | |
| 244 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1994 - Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. | |
| 1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics. | |
| 1931 - the Empire State Building in New York City, USA, opens. | |
| Every year - the Rochester Sweeps Festival is held. |
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