Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy.
Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna
Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday.
Victory Day Tajikistan
Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan, as in other former Soviet republics, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an ancient Thai tradition held each year in May, marking the beginning of the rice-growing season. The ceremony blends Hindu and Buddhist rituals, symbolizing prosperity, good harvests, and the close relationship between the Thai monarchy and agriculture.
Galician Literature Day
Galician Literature Day honors the Galician language and its literary tradition, first inspired by Rosalía de Castro’s Cantares Gallegos. Each year it highlights a different author, blending education, culture and civic pride to strengthen Galicia’s linguistic and cultural identity.
Constitution and Flag Day
Constitution and Flag Day is a national public holiday in Turkmenistan, and it marks two significant events in Turkmenistan’s national identity: the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the celebration of the national flag.
Africa Day
Africa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU). The holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and celebrates the struggle for African unity, freedom, and progress.
Indian Arrival Day
Indian Arrival Day is a national public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the country in 1845. It honors the contributions, culture, and resilience of the Indo-Trinidadian community, whose ancestors came from India to work on sugar plantations after slavery was abolished.
Day of the Canary Islands
The Day of the Canary Islands commemorates the first meeting of the Canary Islands Parliament on May 30, 1983, symbolizing both political autonomy and cultural pride.
Queen Suthida's Birthday
Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the Queen of Thailand and consort of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), celebrates her birthday each year. It is recognized as a national holiday in Thailand, marked with national ceremonies, decorations, and expressions of loyalty and respect to the monarchy.