Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on May 27
13 holidays and special days are celebrated on May 27 around the world.
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- 55events
Holidays and observances
- Armed Forces Day (Nicaragua)
- Children's Day (Nigeria) Nigeria has many public holidays declared by the government, as well as special days observed by the public.
Christian feast day:
Augustine of CanterburyAugustine of Canterbury was a Christian monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He was the prior of a Benedictine monastery in Rome when Pope Gregory I chose him in 595 to lead a mission, usually known as the Gregorian mission, to B
Christian feast day:
Blessed Lojze GrozdeBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
Christian feast day:
Bruno of WürzburgBruno of Würzburg, also known as Bruno of Carinthia, was imperial chancellor of Italy from 1027 to 1034 for Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor, to whom he was related, and from 1034 until his death prince-bishop of Würzburg.
Christian feast day:
Eutropius of OrangeEutropius of Orange was bishop of Orange, France, during the 5th century and probably since 463, in succession to Justus.- Christian feast day: HildebertHildebert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It may refer to:Hildebert Hildebert, Count of Ivois Hildebert Hildebert Hildebert I of Mont-Saint-Michel, abbot Hildebert II of Mont-Saint-Michel, abbot Hildebert of Lavardin, bishop of Le Mans, arc
Christian feast day:
Julius the VeteranSaint Julius the Veteran, also known as Julius of Durostorum, is a Christian martyr venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. His feast day is 27 May.
Christian feast day:
May 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)May 26 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - May 28
Mother's Day (Bolivia)Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May. It comp
Navy Day (Japan)Several nations observe or have observed a Navy Day to recognize their navy.
Slavery Abolition Day (Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin)Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes—and 30 uninhabited islets and 3 inhabited islets. It is south of An- Start of National Reconciliation Week (Australia)National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is intended to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Australia and foster reconciliation discussion and activities. It started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993, developing into National Reconciliation We
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on May 27?
13 observances are celebrated on May 27 around the world: Armed Forces Day (Nicaragua), Children's Day (Nigeria), Christian feast day: Augustine of Canterbury, Christian feast day: Blessed Lojze Grozde, Christian feast day: Bruno of Würzburg, Christian feast day: Eutropius of Orange. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on May 27?
55 documented historical events happened on May 27, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The largest of the Rhineland massacres (depicted) took place in Mainz, where at least 1,100 Jews were killed by the People's Crusade. On the same day, in another year: Malcolm IV was crowned King of Scotland at the age of twelve. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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