This is our day guide for Saturday May 2nd 2026 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 2nd 2026

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a national holiday where you can visit your local comic shop and get free comic books!

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World Naked Gardening Day

World Naked Gardening Day

If you have roses in your garden, all we are saying is be careful out there.

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International Harry Potter Day

International Harry Potter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day

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National Flag Day

National Flag Day

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

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National Auctioneers Day

National Auctioneers Day

You better celebrate Auctioneers Day today as by tomorrow, it'll be going, going, gone!

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Join Hands Day

Join Hands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Join Hands Day

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National Homebrew Day

National Homebrew Day

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

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National Scrapbook Day

National Scrapbook Day

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

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National Life Insurance Day

National Life Insurance Day

It might be hard to find a Hallmark card for this day, but it will bring peace of mind for the security of your family.

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National Truffle Day

National Truffle Day

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

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Local Bike Shop Day

Local Bike Shop Day 🚴🏾‍♂️

Local Bike Shop Day offers a focal point for businesses and customers alike, with targeted promotions focused on encouraging people to visit their local bike shop.

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World Tuna Day 

World Tuna Day 

A day to highlight the importance of conservation management to ensure that we have systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.

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Public Holidays on May 2nd 2026

Labour Day

Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

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Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck the 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who began Bhutan's first steps toward modernisation, was born on May 2nd 1929.

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Community Festival of Madrid

Community Festival of Madrid

Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence

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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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