Truman Day

Truman Day
Harry S. Truman
Observed byUnited States, Missouri
TypeSecular
Significancethe birthday of the only U.S. president to come from Missouri
DateMay 8
Next timeMay 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
Frequencyannual

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]

  1. ^ "Section 9-035 May 8, Truman Day". Moga.mo.gov. 2009-08-28. Archived from the original on 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  2. ^ "Holidays: Truman Day in United States". Timeanddate.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  3. ^ Levitt, Aimee (2010-05-04). "Will the Buck Stop Here For Truman Day? - St. Louis News - Daily RFT". Blogs.riverfronttimes.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  4. ^ "Headlines: Truman Day, May 7". Fired Up! Missouri. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  5. ^ Messenger, Tony. "State employees still get Truman Day off — this year at least | Political Fix | STLtoday". Interact.stltoday.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.