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Sherlock Holmes Day around the world in 2025
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About Sherlock Holmes Day

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Dates of Sherlock Holmes Day
2026 InternationalMay 22
International Fri, May 22Observances Holiday
2025 InternationalMay 22
International Thu, May 22Observances Holiday
2024 InternationalMay 22
International Wed, May 22Observances Holiday
2023 InternationalMay 22
International Mon, May 22Observances Holiday
2022 InternationalMay 22
International Sun, May 22Observances Holiday
Summary
It's elementary that Sherlock Holmes Day is on May 22nd. As that is the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Since 2013, May 22nd has been celebrated as International Sherlock Holmes Day.

The date was chosen as this is the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

Since his creation, Sherlock Holmes has captivated audiences of all ages and from a variety of adaptations - books, graphic novels, theatre, film, television, and even videogames.

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