Day Guide for Friday May 8th 2026 What are the holidays on May 8th 2026?

This is our day guide for Friday May 8th 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 8th 2026

International: Liberation Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

Cambodia: King's Birthday

Celebrates the Royal Birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni, the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Public sector only

Costa Rica: Public Holiday

Public sector workers have been given a holiday for the presidential inauguration.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Truman Day

Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

Vatican City: Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV

Marks the election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8th 2025. Varies with each reigning pope.

Observances on May 8th 2026

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.

USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day

Celebrate National Coconut Cream Pie Day by using this recipe to make a coconut cream pie.

USA: National Have A Coke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have A Coke Day

International: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

United Kingdom: V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

South Korea: Parents' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Parents' Day in South Korea

International: World Donkey Day

Celebrate World Donkey Day on May 8th, honoring donkeys' vital roles in agriculture and therapy. Join global efforts to protect these unsung heroes.

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General Information for May 8th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 128 of 2026
237 days left in 2026
Week 19 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - Darren Hayes, founding member of the band Savage Garden is born on this day.
1932 - Boxer Charles Sonny Liston is born.
1919 - A letter by Edward George Honey is published in the London Evening News proposing a period of silence in remembrance of those who died. The result is Remembrance Sunday, every 11 November from then on.
1428 - Joan of Arc's military reputation is established with the raising of the Siege of Orléans.