Sunday 5th May 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Sunday May 5th 2024 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?

Observances on May 5th 2024

Dutch Heritage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dutch Heritage Day

Liberation day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Liberation day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

Orthodox Easter 🥚

Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million Orthodox Christians. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus has been placed after his crucifixion.

World Laughter Day 🤣

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Laughter Day.

International Dawn Chorus Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Dawn Chorus Day.

Yom HaShoah

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yom HaShoah.

National Cartoonists Day

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

National Hoagie Day

General
USA

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

National Totally Chipotle Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Totally Chipotle Day

National Astronaut Day 👨‍🚀

Science
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Astronaut Day.

National Infertility Survival Day

Medical
USA

Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother's Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world.