Day Guide for Monday May 25th 2026 What are the holidays on May 25th 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday May 25th 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 25th 2026

International: Whit Monday

Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.

International: Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

International: Spring Bank Holiday

The second UK Bank Holiday in May which replaced Whit Monday in 1967

International: African Union Day

Commemoration on May 25th of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity

Argentina: May Day Revolution

Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires

Regional

Bolivia (regional): Chuquisaca Day

The Bolivian department of Chuquisaca celebrates a regional holiday on the anniversary of the first call for independence from Spain which took place on this day in 1809.

Hong Kong: The Birthday of the Buddha Holiday

Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998

Jamaica: Labour Day (in lieu)

Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938

Jordan: Independence Day

On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom

Lebanon: Resistance and Liberation Day

Resistance and Liberation Day Marks Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon on May 25th 2000.

Public sector only

Macau: Compensatory rest day for the Buddha’s Birthday

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Regional

Portugal (regional): Day of the Azores

Honours Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976.

South Korea: Buddha's Birthday (in lieu)

Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

Turks and Caicos Islands: National Heroes' Day

Commemorates the life of James Alexander George Smith McCartney

Observances on May 25th 2026

United Kingdom: National BBQ Week

Starting on the Spring Bank Holiday, this is a week to get your grill on.

United Kingdom: Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Discover the chaotic charm of Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling, a thrilling tradition facing challenges yet enduring with global allure and local spirit.

USA: US Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American federal holiday on the last Monday in May. Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States.

USA: National Brown-Bag It Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brown-Bag It Day

USA: National Missing Children’s Day

A day to highlight missing and abducted children while celebrating those who have been recovered.

USA: National Tap Dance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tap Dance Day

USA: National Wine Day

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

Botswana: Africa Day

Commemoration on May 25th of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity

United Kingdom: Towel Day

Towel Day is an annual tribute on the 25th of May to the late author Douglas Adams. On that day fans carry a towel in his honour.

Pakistan: Pakistan Martyrs' Day

On this day, the sacrifices of martyrs for Pakistan are remembered.

USA: National Iced Coffee Day

Celebrate National Iced Coffee Day with a refreshing cold brew! discover delicious recipes, promotions, and fun activities to savor your chilled caffeine fix.

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General Information for May 25th 2026
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 145 of 2026
220 days left in 2026
Week 22 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - Pakistani forces shoot down two Indian jets in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
1979 - Alien is released.
1977 - The original Star Wars film goes on general release.
1934 - Composer Gustav Holst dies.