May 8 national days 2026
On May 8th, 3 national days fall on this date.
May 8 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 3 observances for this date: National Coconut Cream Pie Day, National Donkey Day, and VE Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of May from the month hub.
Food
Friday, May 8, 2026
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
Indulge in tropical sweetness on National Coconut Cream Pie Day! This classic American dessert features creamy coconut custard in a flaky…
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Animals & Pets
Friday, May 8, 2026
National Donkey Day
Hee-haw for donkeys on National Donkey Day! These intelligent, loyal animals deserve appreciation. Donkeys are used worldwide for work…
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Holiday
Friday, May 8, 2026
VE Day
Mark VE Day — Victory in Europe Day — on 8 May. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe in 1945, when Nazi Germany’s unconditional…
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