Were is celibrated: Rhode Island

Holiday Type: Local observance

May

04

Sunday

Rhode Island Independence Day

Rhode Island Independence Day is a state holiday in the state of Rhode Island in the United States on May 4 each year. It commemorates the state’s independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776.

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Were is celibrated: USA

Holiday Type: Observance

May

15

Thursday

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. It is observed in conjunction with Police Week.

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Were is celibrated: USA

Holiday Type: Sporting Event

May

01

Friday

Kentucky Oaks Observances

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year old fillies – female horses – held each year on the day before the Kentucky Derby. This feature race is a $1 Million Grade 1 stake race and awards the winnin…

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Were is celibrated: Hawaii

Holiday Type: Local observance

May

01

Friday

Lei Day

Lei day on May 1 celebrates Hawaiian culture, also known as the “Aloha spirit,” represented by the lei, the traditional flower garland or wreath which people wear as a necklace or on their heads.

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Were is celibrated: in USA

Holiday Type: Observance

May

01

Friday

Loyalty Day

Loyalty Day is on May 1 each year. It is a special day for people to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom. It also falls on the same day as Law Day in the USA.

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Were is celibrated: in USA

Holiday Type: Observance

May

01

Friday

Law Day

Law Day in the United States of America (USA) is celebrated on May 1 each year. It also falls on the same day as Loyalty Day in the USA.

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Were is celibrated: in USA

Holiday Type: Observance

May

02

Saturday

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Day

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Day is a United States (U.S.) observance held on the first Saturday in May. It honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have risked their lives in disposing of explosives.

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Were is celibrated: Ohio

Holiday Type: Local observance

May

04

Monday

Kent State Shootings Remembrance

Each year on May 4, students, activists, and survivors gather at Kent State University in Ohio to mark the anniversary of the Kent State massacre in 1970.

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Were is celibrated: Israel, in USA

Holiday Type: Jewish holiday

May

04

Monday

Lag BaOmer

Many Jewish people in the United States observe Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer, on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. The name of this observance means refers to the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer.

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Holiday Type: Observance

May

05

Tuesday

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day.

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Holiday Type: Observance

May

05

Tuesday

National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held on the first Thursday of May each year.

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Were is celibrated: Most countries of the world

Holiday Type: Observance

May

06

Wednesday

National Nurses Day

National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.

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Were is celibrated: USA

Holiday Type: Observance

May

08

Friday

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

The Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States is observed as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It is a day to acknowledge the significant others of military personnel who hold the fort down at home while their partners are protecting…

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Were is celibrated: Missouri

Holiday Type: State holiday

May

08

Friday

Truman Day

Truman Day is a state holiday in Missouri, the United States, on or around May 8 each year. It honors Harry S Truman, a United States president who was born in Missouri.

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Were is celibrated: Most countries of the world

Holiday Type: Observance

May

10

Sunday

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or oth…

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Were is celibrated: West Virginia

Holiday Type: State holiday

May

12

Tuesday

Primary Election Day West Virginia

West Virginia’s primary election, also known as primary election day, is listed as a state holiday in which state government offices in West Virginia are closed. West Virginia’s primary election occurs on the second Tuesday of May during ev…

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