This is our day guide for Sunday May 3rd 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 3rd 2026

Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

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World Laughter Day

World Laughter Day 🤣

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Laughter Day.

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International Dawn Chorus Day

International Dawn Chorus Day

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

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International Leopard Day

International Leopard Day

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

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Small Business Week

Small Business Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Small Business Week.

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National Infertility Survival Day

National Infertility Survival Day

Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother's Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world.

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National Chocolate Custard Day

National Chocolate Custard Day

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National Garden Meditation Day

National Garden Meditation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garden Meditation Day

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National Lumpy Rug Day

National Lumpy Rug Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lumpy Rug Day

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National Paranormal Day

National Paranormal Day

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

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National Raspberry Popover Day

National Raspberry Popover Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberry Popover Day

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National Specially-Able Pets Day

National Specially-Able Pets Day

A day to highlight specially-able pets, an often overlooked issue.

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National Two Different Colored Shoes Day

National Two Different Colored Shoes Day

A day to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of humanity.

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Lemonade Day

Lemonade Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemonade Day

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World Press Freedom Day 

World Press Freedom Day 

The Declaration of Windhoek on May 3rd 1991 was an important milestone in ensuring a free press in Africa.

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Public Holidays on May 3rd 2026

Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day

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Poland Constitution Day

Poland Constitution Day

Constitution day marks the declaration and adoption of Poland's first constitution on 3 May 1791

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