Truman Day | |
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Observed by | United States, Missouri |
Type | Secular |
Significance | the birthday of the only U.S. president to come from Missouri |
Date | May 8 |
Next time | May 8, 2025 |
Frequency | annual |
Truman Day is a commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States. It is celebrated on May 8 in Missouri as a state holiday[1] and nationally by the United States Democratic Party.[2] Truman is the only U.S. President to come from Missouri, hence the significance to the state.[3][4] For Missouri state employees, this is a paid holiday.[5]