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International Days

Name: Independence Day – Jordan
Start: 2026-05-25T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-25T23:59:59-05:00

May 2026
May 3

Constitution Day – Japan
May 3

Constitution Day – Poland
May 5

Liberation Day – Netherlands
May 5

Cinco De Mayo – Mexican/Mexican-American

Spanish for 'Fifth of May' - An annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the... Read More
May 9

Victory Day – Russia

Victory Day in Russia marks the anniversary of the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany. It is a major, non-working public holiday featuring significant military parades—notably in Moscow's Red Square—and commemorative... Read More
May 15

Independence Day – Paraguay
May 17

Constitution Day – Norway
May 17

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on 17 May and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and stimulate interest in... Read More
May 20

National Day – Cameroon
May 22

National Day – Yemen
May 25

Africa Day

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries in Africa as well as... Read More
May 25

Independence Day – Jordan