Holidays, Celebrations in May

May is peppered with diverse holidays, from honoring workers on International Workers' Day and celebrating Mexican culture on Cinco de Mayo to recognizing the sacrifices of military personnel on Memorial Day in the United States.

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May 1st

A heart shaped object with the world on it

Global Love Day

Cute puppy sitting next to a fire hydrant

International Doodle Dog Day

Illustration of three workers, two men and one woman, two of them wearing a safety helmet

International Workers' Day

Little girl with a flower crown celebrating the beginning of spring

May Day

Screen with a password with other security for the world padlock and technology

World Password Day

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May 2nd

Smiling girls running carefree in the backyard of the house

Brothers and Sisters Day

A Harry Potter fanart with a phoenix, basilisk, Aragog and several boggarts

International Harry Potter Day

Three tuna circling planet Earth

World Tuna Day

Explore Everything on May 2nd

May 3rd

White drone floating in a bright blue sky

International Drone Day

Wild koala in a tree

International Wild Koala Day

Silhouette of a scary woman with a dramatic background

National Paranormal Day

Selection of vibrant sari fabrics at a market.

National Textiles Day

Illustration of a reporter holding a microphone

World Press Freedom Day

Explore Everything on May 3rd

May 4th

Firefighter trying to contain forest fire

International Firefighters Day

Fresh lime drinks macro shot

National Lemonade Day

Darth Vader using the force and with a lightsaber

Star Wars Day

Explore Everything on May 4th

May 5th

People enjoy the traditional festival, dancing outdoors standing in the middle of the street with a big dress

Cinco de Mayo

A man standing in front of a cartoon drawing

National Cartoonists Day

Female hands in the wash with varying foam

World Hand Hygiene Day

Flags of the countries that speak Portuguese forming a circle

World Portuguese Language Day

Explore Everything on May 5th

May 6th

Fast food set with french fries, hamburger with meat, hot dog, donuts, glass of soda

International No Diet Day

Fresh fruit cocktail ice cold and refreshing

National Beverage Day

Young nurse in the clinic hallway

National Nurses Day

Businessman holding luggage waiting for arrival at airport

National Tourist Appreciation Day

Inhaler with dots on one side simulating the silhouette of a lung

World Asthma Day

Explore Everything on May 6th

May 7th

Take different tourism trips to cities such as London, France, Italy, Japan, New York, Singapore

National Tourism Day

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May 8th

Very sweet lonely donkey standing in a grass meadow.

World Donkey Day

Heart with drawing of the female organ in the center on white bow

World Ovarian Cancer Day

Hands holding the red cross and the red crescent

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Explore Everything on May 8th

May 9th

Map of Europe with a circle of stars in front

Europe Day

Collection of different patterns of colorful socks in a row on black background

National Lost Sock Memorial Day

Bottle and glass of Moscato with several strawberries on one side, all this in a rustic wine cellar

National Moscato Day

Explore Everything on May 9th

May 10th

World map with scale in the center simulating fair trade

Fair Trade Day

Top view of argan arrangement

International Day of Argania

A messy apartment with many things lying on the floor

National Clean Your Room Day

Woman performing belly dance with a dark background

World Belly Dance Day

A butterfly with a purple bow symbolizes lupus.

World Lupus Day

Explore Everything on May 10th

May 11st

Little boy and girl congratulating and hugging their mother at home with minimalist white decor

Mother’s Day

Man with varies food on the table

National Eat What You Want Day

A man with a very high ego with arrows thinking Invest in me! I'm the best!

World Ego Awareness Day

Explore Everything on May 11st

May 12nd

Person sitting in front of a computer with chronic fatigue

International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day

Portrait of three nurses in the hospital

International Nurses Day

Explore Everything on May 12nd

May 13rd

Fresh hummus dip on pita bread plate

International Hummus Day

A homemade apple pie with a flaky crust

National Apple Pie Day

Explore Everything on May 13rd

May 14th

Cute chihuahua puppy sitting for portrait indoors

International Chihuahua Appreciation Day

Portrait of chicken as a dancer on stage under the spotlight and audience

National Dance Like a Chicken Day

Explore Everything on May 14th

May 15th

Illustration of paper family, father, mother, two children and trees in the background

International Day of Families

Many dark chocolate chips on a table

National Chocolate Chip Day

Young woman wearing pantyhose

Nylon Stockings Day

Explore Everything on May 15th

May 16th

A light bulb with the world inside with two other light bulbs next to it

International Day of Light

Delicious skewers with meat

National Barbecue Day

Orange mimosa cocktail on wooden table

National Mimosa Day

Explore Everything on May 16th

May 17th

US Army soldiers with nation flag in the background

Armed Forces Day (US)

Flag with colors against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia

International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia

Heart with stethoscope on wooden table background

World Hypertension Day

Man reviewing information from around the world in a hologram

World Information Society Day

Pouring a strong whiskey into the glasses that are on the wooden table.

World Whisky Day

Explore Everything on May 17th

May 18th

A group of children of different ethnicities gathered around a telescope observing the night sky.

International Astronomy Day

Illustration of three vitrified artifacts in a museum

International Museum Day

Explore Everything on May 18th

May 19th

A delicious slice of homemade chocolate cake with fresh strawberries

National Devil's Food Cake

The May sun rising over the mountains

National May Ray Day

Patients medical card or vaccination certificate, with various doctors instruments

World Family Doctor Day

Inflammatory bowel disease ibd infographic

World IBD Day

Explore Everything on May 19th

May 20th

Woman going for a walk with her dog

National Rescue Dog Day

Close up of a bee standing on a yellow flower

World Bee Day

Caliper, measuring instrument, measuring a nut

World Metrology Day

Explore Everything on May 20th

May 21st

Cup of tea with lemon and anise on the side

International Tea Day

Person doing yoga at home in front of nature.

World Meditation Day

Explore Everything on May 21st

May 22nd

Various animals representing biodiversity hand drawn

International Day for Biological Diversity

Young detective silhouette in black and white

Sherlock Holmes Day

Gothic students at school in the classroom.

World Goth Day

Explore Everything on May 22nd

May 23rd

Young pregnant woman in beauty of nature outdoors

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Delicious and healthy homemade caramel sweets, top view

National Taffy Day

Green turtle swimming in crystal clear water

World Turtle Day

Explore Everything on May 23rd

May 24th

Women for peace and disarmament

International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament

Organic asparagus bundle a healthy gourmet meal

National Asparagus Day

Family bonding between two brothers in nature at sunset

National Brother’s Day

Brain with schizophrenia and mini state clouds around it

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day

Explore Everything on May 24th

May 25th

A pretty young woman with red hair looking straight ahead with pigmentation on her skin

International Skin Pigmentation Day

Glass and bottle of wine on the table with some grapes on a plate

National Wine Day

Front view of stacked towels with bokeh

Towel Day

Endocrinologist examination of the thyroid gland the doctor examines the hormone and glucose idea of health and medical treatment

World Thyroid Day

Explore Everything on May 25th

May 26th

Top view of paper airplanes collection

National Paper Airplane Day

Scary vampire screams in front of his castle

World Dracula Day

Beautiful woman with long reddish hair outdoors

World Red Head Day

Explore Everything on May 26th

May 27th

Grape ice cream on bunches of grapes on white background.

National Grape Popsicle Day

Summer Beach Vacation Travel Exploration Concept

National Sunscreen Day

Explore Everything on May 27th

May 28th

Melting cheddar on grilled beef burger meal

International Burger Day

Beautiful woman with a ribbon wrapped along her arm, with a purple background

International Day of Action on Women’s Health

Begging under the bridge with the person who gave him bread.

World Hunger Day

Giant river otters feeding in natural habitat

World Otter Day

Explore Everything on May 28th

May 29th

Blue helmet with a dove in the center, a map of the world in the background, all in illustration of United Nations peacekeepers

International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Gastroenterology design with nutritional consequences of fast food and Helicobacter sp

World Digestive Health Day

Explore Everything on May 29th

May 30th

Young female manager discussing over a sticky note with coworkers in an office meeting

National Creativity Day

Hands with a brain half with multiple sclerosis and half with a bow

World Multiple Sclerosis Day

Explore Everything on May 30th

May 31st

The Tesla Model 3 is parked in front of a modern house with an electric charger on the side

Autonomous Vehicle Day

Tobacco pack with forbidden sign and smoke skulls around

World No Tobacco Day

Guacamaya vibrante posada en la rama en la selva

World Parrot Day

Explore Everything on May 31st