This is our day guide for Saturday May 9th 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 9th 2026
International: Liberation day
Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945
International: Victory Day
Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War
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 UnionRegional
India (regional): Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and musicMay 8th 2026 | Go to Today | May 10th 2026
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| General Information for May 9th 2026 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 129 of 2026 | |
| 236 days left in 2026 | |
| 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. | |
| 1962 - Vocalist/songwriter Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South is born. | |
| 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. |
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