Tuesday
May 6
18 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day raises awareness about asthma and promotes better care for those affected by this chronic respiratory condition.
International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day is an annual celebration of body acceptance and diversity observed on May 6.
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.
Poem on Your Pillow Day
Poem on Your Pillow Day encourages the personal sharing of poetry at home every first Tuesday in May.
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day is observed on the first Tuesday in May to support young people struggling with mental health.
National Teacher Day
National Teacher Day is held on the Tuesday of the first full week of May to honor the contributions of educators.
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated on May 6 to honor the contributions of nursing professionals to healthcare and society.
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.
No Homework Day
No Homework Day is a holiday celebrated on May 6 that encourages students to take a break from school assignments.
National Beverage Day
National Beverage Day is celebrated every May 6 to appreciate the variety and social importance of all drinks.
National Concert Day
National Concert Day celebrates the live music industry and kicks off the summer tour season on the first Tuesday in May.
National Crepe Suzette Day
National Crepe Suzette Day is a food holiday celebrating a famous French dessert with orange sauce every May 6.
Joseph Brackett Day
Joseph Brackett Day honors the Shaker elder who composed the world-famous song "Simple Gifts."
National Foster Care Day
National Foster Care Day raises awareness for children in the foster system every year on the first Tuesday in May.
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.
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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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.
Thank You Thursday
Thank You Thursday is a weekly movement observed every Thursday to foster a consistent habit of expressing gratitude.
Project Aces Day
Project ACES Day is a global event on the first Wednesday of May where children exercise simultaneously to promote fitness.
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.
National Bike To School Day
Celebrate National Bike to School Day by encouraging students to embrace biking as a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly way to commute to school.
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is held on the Thursday of the first full week in May for youth support.
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