The start of LGBT+ History Month is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
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May
6
Mon
2024
all-day
UK: Coronation of HM The King
UK: Coronation of HM The King
May 6 all-day
The Coronation Day of HM The King is listed as a flag flying day by UK government guidance. The Union Flag is specified. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying The Coronation Day of HM The King is also listed as[...]
May
9
Thu
2024
all-day
Europe Day (European Union)
Europe Day (European Union)
May 9 all-day
Europe Day is celebrated annually on 5 May and 9 May. The European Union designates 9 May, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950). https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/symbols/europe-day_en The Council of Europe designates 5 May, the anniversary of[...]
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Guernsey: Liberation Day
Guernsey: Liberation Day
May 9 all-day
Guernsey celebrates Liberation Day (Lé Jour dé la Libératiaon in Guernsey French) annually on 9 May. The date commemorates the island’s liberation in 1945 from German occupation during the Second World War.
all-day
Jersey: Liberation Day
Jersey: Liberation Day
May 9 all-day
Jersey celebrates Liberation Day (Jour d’la Libéthâtion in Jersey French) annually on 9 May. The date commemorates the island’s liberation in 1945 from German occupation during the Second World War.
May
10
Fri
2024
all-day
Sark: Liberation Day
Sark: Liberation Day
May 10 all-day
Sark celebrates Liberation Day annually on 10 May. The date commemorates the island’s liberation in 1945 from German occupation during the Second World War.
May
11
Sat
2024
all-day
Somerset Day: King Alfred Gather...
Somerset Day: King Alfred Gather...
May 11 all-day
Somerset Day was selected by public vote from a shortlist that includes: 19 May – Feast of St Dunstan; 6 July – Battle of Sedgemoor.
May
16
Thu
2024
all-day
Middlesex Day: Battle of Albuera...
Middlesex Day: Battle of Albuera...
May 16 all-day
The battle of Albuera (1811) took place during the Peninsular War, when Anglo-Portuguese forces defeated the French. The 57th (West Middlesex) Foot suffered very heavy casualties during the battle and later celebrated the anniversary as[...]
May
17
Fri
2024
all-day
International Day against Homoph...
International Day against Homoph...
May 17 all-day
The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK. https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
