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May 14
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Day of the year
134
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Ascension Day is the Christian observance of Christ’s ascension into heaven, celebrated 39 days after Easter on the 40th day of the Easter season — a public holiday in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, and several other countries. International Chihuahua Appreciation Day was created to celebrate the world’s smallest dog breed, originating in Mexico and recognized for its fierce loyalty and bold personality despite averaging less than 6 pounds. Dance Like a Chicken Day celebrates the Chicken Dance, an accordion tune composed by Swiss musician Werner Thomas in the 1950s that became a global wedding and polka staple. Bond With Your Dog Day encourages purposeful time — walks, training sessions, or play — dedicated to strengthening the human-canine relationship. A divine exit, a 6-pound watchdog, an accordion, and a leash.

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About May 14

May 14 is the 134th day of the year. More than 20 holidays and observances fall on the date. International Dylan Thomas Day marks the May 14, 1914 birthday of the Welsh poet whose Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night is among the most recited poems in the English language. Paraguay Independence Day marks May 14, 1811, when Paraguay became the first South American nation to declare independence from Spain. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day highlights that approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. each year, with vehicle crashes as the leading cause. The Stars and Stripes Forever Day marks May 14, 1897, when John Philip Sousa debuted “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at Willow Grove Park, Pennsylvania — the piece later designated the national march of the United States. This page is refreshed each year as new observances are added.

May 14 Q&As

What is the most popular holiday on May 14?

On May 14, Ascension Day is the most widely observed religious holiday, a public holiday in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland. International Chihuahua Appreciation Day is the most recognized U.S. animal observance, and Dance Like a Chicken Day is the most globally shared fun observance.

What countries celebrate holidays on May 14?

May 14 observances span Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland (Ascension Day), Paraguay (Paraguay Independence Day), the UK (Children’s Day UK), and the U.S., which hosts International Chihuahua Appreciation Day and Bond With Your Dog Day.

What animal holidays are on May 14?

May 14 includes International Chihuahua Appreciation Day, celebrating the world’s smallest dog breed with origins in Mexico, and Bond With Your Dog Day, which encourages purposeful time dedicated to strengthening the human-canine relationship.