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May 27
Number of holidays
15
Day of the year
147
Days left in the year
218

National Sunscreen Day was created by the American Academy of Dermatology to encourage daily sunscreen use, emphasizing that skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million cases treated annually. World Otter Day was established by the International Otter Survival Fund to raise awareness for 13 otter species worldwide, seven of which are threatened — a species also known for holding hands with partners while floating to prevent drifting apart. National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day was created to address the unique mental health challenges of hairstylists, who spend long hours on their feet, hear their clients’ personal struggles, and often carry that emotional labor without support. National Senior Health and Fitness Day encourages older adults to participate in community physical activity programs and preventive health screenings. SPF, a hand-holding mammal, a listening ear, and a fitness tracker.

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Religious

Eid-e-Ghorban

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Special Interest

Nothing to Fear Day

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Arts & Entertainment

Old Time Player Piano Day

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What is the most popular holiday on May 27?

On May 27, National Sunscreen Day is the most widely recognized U.S. health observance, created by the American Academy of Dermatology. World Otter Day is the most globally recognized wildlife observance, and National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the most recognized active-aging observance on the date.

What animal holidays are on May 27?

May 27 includes World Otter Day, established by the International Otter Survival Fund for 13 species, seven of which are threatened, and Nothing to Fear Day — which, while not strictly an animal day, often involves facing fears of spiders, snakes, and other misunderstood creatures.

What health awareness days are on May 27?

May 27 includes National Sunscreen Day, created by the American Academy of Dermatology to encourage daily SPF use against the most commonly diagnosed U.S. cancer, and National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day, which addresses the emotional labor carried by salon professionals.