This is our day guide for Thursday May 8th 2025 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 8th 2025

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

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Parents' Day

Parents' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Parents' Day in South Korea

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National Coconut Cream Pie Day

National Coconut Cream Pie Day

Celebrate National Coconut Cream Pie Day by using this recipe to make a coconut cream pie.

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National Have A Coke Day

National Have A Coke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have A Coke Day

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V-E Day

V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

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Public Holidays on May 8th 2025

V-E Day

V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day marks May 8th 1945 when the Allies formally accepted an unconditional surrender by the armed forces of Germany

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Constitution Day

Constitution Day

The first post-Soviet Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic was adopted on May 5th 1993

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Victory Day

Victory Day

Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

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Buddha's Birthday

Buddha's Birthday

Lantern parades are held for Buddhas Birthday which is celebrated in late April or early May

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Truman Day

Truman Day

Honours the legacy of Harry S. Truman, former US president

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