Friday 23rd May 2025 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Friday May 23rd 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 23rd 2025

World Turtle Day 🐢

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

Linnaeus Day

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

National Lucky Penny Day

General
USA

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!

National Taffy Day

Food
USA

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

National Don’t Fry Day

Health
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Fry Day/Heat Awareness Day.

National Road Trip Day 🚗

Travel
USA

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day serves as the official kickoff to the summer road trip season.

National Poppy Day

Travel
USA

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day remembers those who served and died for our freedom.

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

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

Bermuda Day

Bermuda

Bermuda Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on the Friday before the final Monday of May. It is the National Day of Bermuda and unique cultural heritage of the islands.