Day Guide for Tuesday May 5th 2026 What are the holidays on May 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 5th 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 5th 2026

China: Labour Day Holiday

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

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

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

Regional

Mexico (regional): Cinco de Mayo

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

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

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Primary Election Day

State holiday in Indiana every even year to allow voting in the Primary Elections

Observances on May 5th 2026

International: World Asthma Day

Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

Israel: Lag BaOmer

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lag BaOmer.

USA: National Teacher Appreciation Day

Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the first full week of May.

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

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

USA: National Totally Chipotle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Totally Chipotle Day

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.

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General Information for May 5th 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 125 of 2026
240 days left in 2026
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - The film Gladiator has its world premiere.
1980 - After a six-day siege at the hands of Arab terrorists, the Iranian Embassy is stormed by the SAS.
1930 - Mahatma Gandhi is arrested.
1652 - Poet John Milton's wife dies.