Holidays and Observances
- Christian Feast Day:
- Agathius
- Apparition of Saint Michael
- Arsenius the Great (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Desideratus
- Catherine de Saint-Augustin
- Julian of Norwich (Anglican, Lutheran)
- Peter of Tarentaise
- May 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Earliest day on which Father's Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (Romania)
- Earliest day on which Mother's Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (United States and others)
- Earliest day on which State Flag and State Emblem Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (Belarus)
- Earliest day on which World Fair Trade Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (International)
- Miguel Hidalgo's birthday (Mexico)
- Parents' Day (South Korea)
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, continues to May 9 (International)
- Truman Day (Missouri)
- Victory in Europe Day (Europe)
- White Lotus Day (Theosophy)
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (International)
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