Day Guide for Thursday May 14th 2026 What are the holidays on May 14th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday May 14th 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 14th 2026

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Liberia: National Unification Day

This day marks the Unification and Integration Policy, which was aimed at tackling political, social and economic disparities with the country.

Malawi: Kamuzu Day

The official birthday of Malawi's first president, the late Hastings Kamuzu Banda is observed on May 14th or the following Monday

Paraguay: Independence Day

Spanish authority in Paraguay was overthrown by an uprising on May 14th and 15th 1811

Observances on May 14th 2026

International: Ascension Day

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Germany: Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Migratory Bird Day

USA: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

USA: National Dance Like a Chicken Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dance Like a Chicken Day

USA: National Underground America Day

There are a lot of benefits to building your home underground. Just don't forget the windows.

United Kingdom: Wear it Green Day

Learn about Wear it Green Day and find out how you can participate, raise funds, and support mental health initiatives by wearing green.

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General Information for May 14th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 134 of 2026
231 days left in 2026
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1971 - A London Underground train driver is killed when he accelerates through the sand drag and into the buffers at the Tooting Broadway station.
1961 - Actor Tim Roth, a regular collaborator with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, is born.
1952 - Director of Contact Robert Zemeckis is born.
1894 - Blackpool's famous tower is opened.