May 2 national days 2026
On May 2nd, 2 national days fall on this date.
May 2 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 2 observances for this date: National Miniature Donkey Day and Kentucky Derby Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of May from the month hub.
Animals & Pets
Saturday, May 2, 2026
National Miniature Donkey Day
Small and adorable! National Miniature Donkey Day celebrates these pint-sized equines. Standing under 36 inches tall, mini donkeys are…
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Holiday
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Kentucky Derby Day
Kentucky Derby Day is the first Saturday in May, when Churchill Downs in Louisville hosts the Kentucky Derby — a landmark American…
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