This is our day guide for Sunday May 24th 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 24th 2026

Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter

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National Coffee Day

National Coffee Day ☕

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coffee Day in Brazil.

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European Parks Day

European Parks Day

Some countries allow free entry to national parks to mark this day.

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World Schizophrenia Day

World Schizophrenia Day

An opportunity to learn more about the illness and challenge the stigma around mental ill health.

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International Tiara Day

International Tiara Day

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

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National Escargot Day

National Escargot Day

Escargot is a French word for an edible snail, usually prepared as an appetizer or entree.

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National Scavenger Hunt Day

National Scavenger Hunt Day

There's treasure in them thar hills - or at least what's on our scavenger hunt list.

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National Brother's Day

National Brother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brother's Day.

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Public Holidays on May 24th 2026

Orthodox St Cyril and Methodius Day

Orthodox St Cyril and Methodius Day

Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia

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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter

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Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha

Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito

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Independence Day

Independence Day

The National Day of Eritrea marks independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1993

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Hong Kong Buddha's Birthday

Hong Kong Buddha's Birthday

Statutory. The Buddha's Birthday was only made a holiday in 1998

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Jordan Independence Day

Jordan Independence Day

On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom

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Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima

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

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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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