World Naked Gardening Day
Naked Gardening Day is an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of May to promote body positivity and nature.
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May 6
29 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Labyrinth Day
Celebrate World Labyrinth Day on May 3 with a global walking meditation for peace, reflection, and unity.
International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day is an annual celebration of body acceptance and diversity observed on May 6.
International Pilates Day
Pilates Day is a global fitness celebration held on the first Saturday of May to promote core health.
International Drone Day
International Drone Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of May to promote the positive uses of drone technology.
Saint George’s Day in Eastern Christianity
Saint George’s Day in Eastern Christianity is a major religious and spring feast observed annually on May 6.
World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day is a global health awareness event held on the first Saturday of May.
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated on May 6 to honor the contributions of nursing professionals to healthcare and society.
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day honors military bomb disposal technicians on the first Saturday in May.
National School Nurse Day
National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week to honor the professionals who support student health in schools.
Great American Grump Out
The Great American Grump Out is a 24-hour challenge to avoid grumpiness and negativity held annually on the first Wednesday of May.
National Scrapbooking Day
National Scrapbooking discover the history, significance, and ways to participate in preserving memories through creative scrapbooking.
No Homework Day
No Homework Day is a holiday celebrated on May 6 that encourages students to take a break from school assignments.
Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday in May to promote comic book shops and reading.
National Beverage Day
National Beverage Day is celebrated every May 6 to appreciate the variety and social importance of all drinks.
Beer Pong Day
Beer Pong Day is a social holiday held on the first Saturday of May to celebrate the popular party game.
Herb Day
Herb Day is a celebration of the culinary and medicinal benefits of plants held on the first Saturday of May.
National Crepe Suzette Day
National Crepe Suzette Day is a food holiday celebrating a famous French dessert with orange sauce every May 6.
National Bombshells’ Day
National Bombshells’ Day celebrates women’s confidence and friendships on the first Saturday in May.
Join Hands Day
Join Hands Day is a national service event on the first Saturday in May that pairs youth and adults for community projects.
National Auctioneers Day
National Auctioneers Day honors the skill and economic impact of professional auctioneers on the first Saturday of May.
Joseph Brackett Day
Joseph Brackett Day honors the Shaker elder who composed the world-famous song "Simple Gifts."
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day is a conservation holiday observed on the first Saturday of May to protect butterfly habitats.
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a premier American horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held annually on the first Saturday of May.
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is observed on the first Saturday in May to encourage local fire safety projects.
National Tourist Appreciation Day
National Tourist Appreciation Day is a holiday celebrated on May 6 to honor the economic and cultural impact of travelers.
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day is held on the first Thursday of May to promote early detection and treatment of anxiety conditions.
Childhood Stroke Awareness Day
Childhood Stroke Awareness Day is observed on the first Saturday of May to educate the public on pediatric stroke signs.
Dr. Mark A. Groh Cardiothoracic Surgeon Appreciation Day
Dr. Mark A. Groh Cardiothoracic Surgeon Appreciation Day is held every May 6 to honor heart and lung surgery specialists.
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International Bereaved Mother’s Day
International Bereaved Mother’s Day honors mothers who have experienced the loss of a child, providing a space for remembrance and support.
World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day celebrates the universal language of laughter and its power to bring people together.
Beaufort Scale Day
Celebrate Beaufort Scale Day on May 7, honoring Sir Francis Beaufort's contribution to meteorology with his enduring wind force scale
International Day of Planetariums
Celebrate the International Day of Planetariums on May 7, highlighting their role in bringing astronomy to the public.
International Dawn Chorus Day
International Dawn Chorus Day is a global celebration of birdsong held every year on the first Sunday of May.
Thank You Thursday
Thank You Thursday is a weekly movement observed every Thursday to foster a consistent habit of expressing gratitude.
Jose Abad Santos Day
Jose Abad Santos Day honors the Philippine Chief Justice and war martyr every May 7.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on May 7 to promote early detection and support for those affected.
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