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What is celebrated on May 14?

For 2026, these source-backed observances resolve to Thursday, May 14. Recurring rules can move in another year, so each record keeps its own date logic.

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Topics represented on May 14

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Faith, Tradition & Spirituality 3 Workplace, Professions & Appreciation 1 Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle 1 Celebrations & Social 1 Civic, Remembrance & History 1

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All observances on this date

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Ascension Day

14 May 2026 · Saint-Barthélemy / French legal-holiday calendar

France’s Service Public legal-holiday table lists Ascension on Thursday 14 May 2026 among the national legal holidays and explicitly treats Saint-Barthélemy within the overseas holiday fram…

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Ascension Day

14 May 2026 · Saint-Martin / French legal-holiday calendar

France’s Service Public legal-holiday table lists Ascension on Thursday 14 May 2026 among the national legal holidays and explicitly treats Saint-Martin within the overseas holiday framewor…

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International Chihuahua Appreciation Day

14 May · International informal companion-animal appreciation observance / creator-maintained source

Famous Chihuahua’s creator site states that International Chihuahua Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on May 14 and connects the date to the site’s Chihuahua community history.

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International Dylan Thomas Day

14 May · international literary observance celebrating Dylan Thomas

Literature Wales and Dylan Thomas partners

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National Travel Insurance Claims Day

14 May · United States / travel-insurance industry recognition observance

The U.S. Travel Insurance Association observes National Travel Insurance Claims Day on May 14, while Aon Affinity Travel states that its travel practice started the day in 2019.

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Paraguay Independence Day

14 May · Paraguay

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Paraguay National Independence Day as 14 May.

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The Ascension of the Lord

14 May 2026 in the Vatican liturgical calendar · Catholic Church / Vatican 2026 liturgical calendar

Vatican News identifies 14 May 2026 as The Ascension of the Lord in the Vatican liturgical calendar.

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