This is our day guide for Thursday May 23rd 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 23rd 2024

World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day 🐢

A special day to appreciate these heroes in a half-shell.

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Linnaeus Day

Linnaeus Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Linnaeus Day in Sweden.

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National Lucky Penny Day

National Lucky Penny Day

Appreciate all the ways you’ve been lucky in your life today, and maybe you’ll find a penny on the ground while walking around to bring you some extra luck!

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National Taffy Day

National Taffy Day

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

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Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon  🌕

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon 

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

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Public Holidays on May 23rd 2024

Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima

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

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Wesak Day

Wesak Day

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

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Buddha Parinirvana

Buddha Parinirvana

This is a Buddhist festival that marks the death of the Buddha.

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Jamaica Labour Day

Jamaica Labour Day

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

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