International Days May 29 2017 (United Nations)

The following is an overview of the days and the corresponding celebration declared by the United Nations that apply to Monday, 2017-05-29:

• International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers:

  In order to honor the memory of peacekeepers from the United Nations who has lost their lives in the cause of peace;and honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping operations and for their high degree of professionalism, dedication and courage, the General Assembly in its resolution 57/129, proclaimed May 29th as the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
  • Official note
  • Resolution A/RES/57/129

• Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories - Day 5

  • Official note
  • A/RES/54/91

• Memorial Day:

  ^[headq] Staff at all United Nations duty stations, including the United Nations Headquarters, are to observe Memorial Day as holiday.

Notes:

^[headq] This is an official holiday at the United Nations Headquarters.