This is our day guide for Monday May 16th 2022 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 16th 2022
International: Visakha Bucha Day
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: Waisak Day
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Cayman Islands: Discovery Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by Christopher Columbus in 1503Regional
India (regional): Sikkim State Day
The Northeast Indian state of Sikkim joined the Indian union on May 16th 1975
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
South Sudan: SPLA Day
Commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on May 16th 1983.Regional
Spain (regional): Feast of St. Isidro (in lieu)
San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and labourers and is also the patron saint of Madrid
United Arab Emirates: Public Holiday
Work has been suspended for three days following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Public sector only
Uruguay: Battle of Las Piedras
The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18th 1811 as part of the Uruguayan struggle for independenceMay 15th 2022 | Go to Today | May 17th 2022
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| General Information for May 16th 2022 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 136 of 2022 | |
| 229 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1953 - The actor Pierce Brosnan is born. | |
| 1948 - Judy Finnegan, one half of husband-and-wife television team Richard and Judy is born. | |
| 1929 - The first ever Academy Awards are held. The winners already know who they are. | |
| 1920 - Joan of Arc is canonised by Pope Benedict XV. |
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