We have 21 holidays listed for May 19.
May 19th is the 139th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day the New York Post published Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail; Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday" to then President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the invasion of Jamaica began during the Anglo-Spanish War. Famous May 19th birthdays include Malcolm X, singer Grace Jones, and Andre the Giant. Today is National Armed Forces Day and National Endangered Species Day.
Celebrate Your Elected Officials Day
From your local council person to the president, celebrate them all today.
Emergency Medical Services Day
Let’s celebrate the efforts of E.M.S. providers, from E.M.T.s to ambulance drivers.
Frog Jumping Jubilee Day
Find out about what started it all — a day dedicated to jumping frogs.
Hepatitis Testing Day
Let’s learn about hepatitis B and C and encourage individuals to get tested.
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
This memorial gives us a chance to pause and remember those who have died of AIDS.
Malcolm X Day
Malcolm X Day is celebrated on May 19 to appreciate the civil rights leader.
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day encourages people to get tested for HIV.
National Chi Day
National Chi Day is here again, so get ready to honor your friends named Chi.
National May Ray Day
With the change in weather, check out how you can make the most of May.
National Mechanical Dry Eye Day
Let’s learn how to recognize and treat the age-related condition known as mechanical dry eyes.
Pentecost
Pentecost marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission into the world.
Plant Something Day
Plant Something Day aims to protect and add to the beauty of the environment.
Rural Life Sunday
This Sunday, you’ll be enjoying a day filled with celebrations, worship, and remembrance.
Stepmother's Day
Stepmother’s Day takes place to appreciate all the stepmothers around the world.
Take Your Parents To The Playground Day
A day dedicated to playing outdoors — for parents.
Whit Sunday
It is Whit Sunday, the day to commemorate the establishment of the Church.
World Baking Day
Whether it be a biscuit, bagel, or muffin, World Baking Day is for you to make them from scratch.
World Family Doctor Day
This day celebrates the importance and efforts of family doctors in global health care.
World IBD Day
Get ready for some important information about inflammatory bowel disease and its impact on our lives.