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May Holidays
May
Holidays
The merry month of May celebrates spring in full swing, and boasts a number of seasonal, foodie, and pop culture days. At National Today we love celebrating 67 May holidays!
Date
Holiday
Category
Tags
Region
Wed
May 1
May Day
Government
Historical
U.S.
Thu
May 2
National Brothers and Sisters Day
Relationships
Family
U.S.
Fri
May 3
National Paranormal Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Sat
May 4
Star Wars Day
Arts & Entertainment
,
Sci-Fi
Pop Culture
U.S.
Sat
May 4
World Password Day
Special Interest
Technology
World
Sun
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
Government
Historical
,
Mexican
U.S.
Sun
May 5
National Hoagie Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Mon
May 6
International No Diet Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Mon
May 6
National Nurses Day
Special Interest
Careers
U.S.
Mon
May 6
National Tourist Appreciation Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Tue
May 7
National Teacher's Day
Special Interest
Careers
U.S.
Tue
May 7
National Tourism Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Wed
May 8
National Have a Coke Day
Special Interest
Brand
U.S.
Thu
May 9
National Moscato Day
Food & Beverage
Drinking
U.S.
Fri
May 10
National Clean Your Room Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Fri
May 10
National Receptionists Day
Special Interest
Careers
U.S.
Fri
May 10
National Shrimp Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Sat
May 11
National Eat What You Want Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Sat
May 11
World Migratory Bird Day
Cause
Environment
World
Sun
May 12
Mother's Day
Relationships
Family
U.S.
Sun
May 12
National Limerick Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Mon
May 13
Fair Trade Day
Special Interest
Shopping
World
Mon
May 13
International Hummus Day
Food & Beverage
,
International
U.S.
Mon
May 13
National Apple Pie Day
Food & Beverage
Dessert
U.S.
Mon
May 13
National Fruit Cocktail Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Tue
May 14
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Wed
May 15
International Day of Families
Relationships
Family
U.S.
Wed
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
Food & Beverage
Chocolate
,
Food
U.S.
Thu
May 16
National Mimosa Day
Food & Beverage
Drinking
U.S.
Fri
May 17
National Pizza Party Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Fri
May 17
National Walnut Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Sat
May 18
National Armed Forces Day
Career
Historical
,
Military
U.S.
Sat
May 18
National No Dirty Dishes Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Sun
May 19
National Devil's Food Cake Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Sun
May 19
National Endangered Species Day
Cause
Environment
U.S.
Sun
May 19
Vesak
Religious
Buddhist
World
Mon
May 20
National Be a Millionaire Day
Special Interest
Careers
U.S.
Tue
May 21
National Waiters and Waitresses Day
Special Interest
Careers
U.S.
Wed
May 22
Harvey Milk Day
Government
Historical
U.S.
Wed
May 22
International Day for Biological Diversity
Cause
Environment
World
Wed
May 22
National Maritime Day
Government
Historical
U.S.
Thu
May 23
National Taffy Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Fri
May 24
National Brother's Day
Relationships
Family
U.S.
Fri
May 24
National Scavenger Hunt Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Fri
May 24
National Sunscreen Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Sat
May 25
National Wine Day
Food & Beverage
Drinking
U.S.
Sun
May 26
National Paper Airplane Day
Special Interest
Activities
U.S.
Mon
May 27
Memorial Day
Government
Historical
U.S.
Tue
May 28
National Brisket Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Tue
May 28
National Hamburger Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Wed
May 29
Learn About Composting Day
Cause
Environment
U.S.
Thu
May 30
National Mint Julep Day
Food & Beverage
Drinking
U.S.
Fri
May 31
National Macaroon Day
Food & Beverage
Food
U.S.
Fri
May 31
World No Tobacco Day
Health
World
May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Cause
Cultural
,
Historical
U.S.
May
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Health
U.S.
May
National Barbecue Month
Food & Beverage
Cooking
,
Party
U.S.
May
National Blood Pressure Month
Health
U.S.
May
National Egg Month
Food & Beverage
U.S.
May
National Hamburger Month
Food & Beverage
American
,
Cultural
,
Meat
U.S.
May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Health
U.S.
May
National Mediterranean Diet Month
Food & Beverage
Lifestyle
U.S.
May
1–8
National Pet Week
Animals
U.S.
May
National Salad Month
Food & Beverage
Healthy Food
U.S.
May
National Salsa Month
Food & Beverage
U.S.
May
National Strawberry Month
Food & Beverage
U.S.
May
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Cause
U.S.
Upcoming Days
Tue
Feb 19
Tug of War Day
Wed
Feb 20
Rihanna’s Birthday
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