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2026

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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (International)

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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War

Victory in Europe Day, and its related observances (Europe):
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, continues to May 9

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Public holidays in Mexico

Miguel Hidalgo's birthday (Mexico)

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Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day (Columbus, Mississippi)

Holiday

May 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day:
May 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Holiday

19 martyrs of Algeria

Christian feast day:
19 Martyrs of Algeria

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Ulrika Nisch

Christian feast day:
Blessed Ulrika Nisch

Holiday

Teresa Demjanovich

Christian feast day:
Blessed Teresa Demjanovich (Ruthenian Catholic Church)

Holiday

Peter II of Tarentaise

Christian feast day:
Peter II of Tarentaise