May Day, Mother’s Day and Much More! May Holidays and Observances in 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and May brings a whole lot of fun! May holidays and observances in 2024 run the gamut from Beltane to Mother's Day, Memorial Day and so much more. May holidays and observances honor everything from moms to strawberries, gardening, Star Wars, craft beer, wine, hamburgers and the United States Armed Forces. Find out all the fun May holidays, plus honorary weeks and months, so you can get festive (and full of the delicious food and drink that the season brings).
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What big holidays are in May?
May has a host of important holidays, including Lag BaOmer, Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Beltane, as well as some fun ones, like Cinco De Mayo.
Is May 24, 2024, a holiday?
May 24, 2024, is National Asparagus Day, Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, National Brother's Day, National Caterers Appreciation Day, National Escargot Day, National Scavenger Hunt Day, National Road Trip Day and Tiara Day.
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What holiday is on May 23, 2024?
May 23, 2024, is Lucky Penny Day, National Taffy Day and World Turtle Day.
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Is May 13, 2024, a holiday?
May 13, 2024 holidays are National Apple Pie Day, National Crouton Day, Fair Trade Day, National Frog Jumping Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day, International Hummus Day, and Tulip Day.
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Is May 21 a holiday?
Several observances or holidays fall on May 21, 2024, including National American Red Cross Founder's Day, Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day, National Memo Day, National Strawberries and Cream Day, National Talk Like Yoda Day, National Waitstaff Day and World Meditation Day.
When is 'Star Wars' Day?
Speaking of Yoda, Star Wars Day falls on May 4, 2024 (and every year). This date was chosen because this day is also called May the 4th Be With You Day.
When is the full moon in May?
May's full moon comes at the end of the month this year, falling on May 23, 2024. This one is known as the Flower Moon.
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May Daily Holidays and Observances
May 1
Couple Appreciation Day
Global Love Day
Great American Grump Out
Learn to Ride a Bike Day
May Day
Mother Goose Day
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Infertility Survival Day
National Interpreter Appreciation Day
National Loyalty Day
National Mantra Day
National Rotate Your Beer Day
National Skilled Trades Day
New Homeowners Day
Phone in Sick Day
Save The Rhino Day
School Principals' Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day
Worthy Wage Day
May 2
Baby Day
National Brothers and Sisters Day
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason
National Life Insurance Day
National Play Your Ukulele Day
Take a Baby to Lunch Day
National Truffle Day
World Password Day
World Tuna Day
May 3
AAPI Women's Equal Pay DayNational Chocolate Custard Day
Constitution Memorial Day
International Wild Koala Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
National Garden Meditation Day
National Lumpy Rug Day
National No Pants Day
National Paranormal Day
National Public Radio Day
National Space Day
National Specially-Able Pets Day
National Textiles Day
National Tuba Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
School Lunch Hero Day
Sun Day
Wordsmith Day
World Press Freedom Day
May 4
45 Day
Anti-Bullying Day
Beer Pong Day
Childhood Stroke Awareness Day
Firefighters' Memorial Day
Free Comic Book Day
Herb Day
International Firefighters Day
International Respect for Chickens Day
Join Hands Day
K.I.N.D Day (Kids In Need Of Diapers Day)
Kentucky Derby
Naked Gardening Day
National Bombshell Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National EOD Day
National Fitness Day
National Orange Juice Day
National Renewal Day
National Scrapbook Day
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day
National Weather Observers Day
Wildfire Preparedness Day
World Give Day
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May 5
Bereaved Mother's Day
International Family Equality Day
International Midwives Day
Mayday for Mutts
Museum Lover's Day
Nail Day
National Astronaut Day
National Cartoonists Day
National Concert Day
National Hoagie Day
National Lemonade Day
Orthodox Easter
Revenge of the 5th
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day
Totally Chipotle Day
World Hand Hygiene Day
World Laughter Day
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May 6
Great Lakes Awareness Day
International No Diet Day
National Beverage Day
National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day
National Tourist Appreciation Day
Sauvignon Blanc Day
May 7
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Cosmopolitan Day
National Foster Care Day
National Homebrew Day
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Tourism Day
World Asthma Day
May 8
Free Trade Day
Jamestown Day
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Bike to School Day
National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
National Have a Coke Day
National Night Shift Workers Day
National Student Nurses Day
No Socks Day
Receptionist Day
Root Canal Appreciation Day
Victory in Europe Day
World Donkey Day
World Ovarian Cancer Day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
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May 9
Ascension Day
Hurray for Buttons Day
National Alphabet Magnet Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
National Home Front Heroes Day
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
National Sleepover Day
May 10
Child Care Provider Day
Fintastic Friday
Mother Ocean Day
National Clean Your Room Day
National Golf Day
National Lipid Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
National Provider Appreciation Day
National Shrimp Day
National Small Business Day
Trust Your Intuition Day
World Lupus Day
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May 11
Archery Day
Brunch for Lunch Day
Dog Mom Day
Hostess CupCake Day
National Babysitters Day
National Eat What You Want Day
National Foam Rolling Day
National Mini Golf Day
National Technology Day
National Train Day
National Windmill Day
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day
Stay Up All Night Day
Twilight Zone Day
World Belly Dance Day
World Ego Awareness Day
World Migratory Bird Day
May 12
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day
International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
International Day of Plant Health
International Nurses Day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
National Hospital Day
National Limerick Day
National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
National Tampon Day
May 13
Cough Drop Day
International Hummus Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Crouton Day
National Frog Jumping Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Leprechaun Day
Tulip Day
May 14
Bond With Your Dog Day
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
National Decency Day
National Underground America Day
Online Romance Day
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
The Stars and Stripes Forever Day
May 15
Asphalt Day
Buddha Purnima (Buddha Day)
International Family Day
National Chocolate Chip Day
National Juice Slush Day
National Nylon Stocking Day
National Safety Dose Day
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
Straw Hat Day
May 16
Drawing Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
International Day of Light
National Aperitif Day
National Barbecue Day
National Biographer's Day
National Coquille Saint Jacques Day
National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
National Love a Tree Day
National Mimosa Day
National Notebook Day
National Piercing Day
National Sea Monkey Day
Ride a Unicycle Day
Waiters Day
Wear Purple for Peace Day
May 17
Endangered Species Day
International Child Helpline Day
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
NASCAR Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Graduation Tassel Day
National Pizza Party Day
Pack Rat Day
National Walnut Day
Pinot Grigio Day
Walk Safely To School Day
May 18
Armed Forces Day
Culture Freedom Day
I Love Reese's Day
International Astronomy Day
International Museum Day
National Cheese Soufflé Day
National (and World) HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
National Learn to Swim Day
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day
Plant a Lemon Tree Day
Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day
World Whiskey Day
May 19
Emergency Medical Services Day
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Malcolm X Day
National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day
National Devil's Food Cake Day
National May Ray Day
Plant Something Day
Take Your Parents To The Playground Day
World Baking Day
May 20
Flower Day
National Band Director’s Day
National High Heel Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Quiche Lorraine Day
National Rescue Dog Day
National Streaming Day
National Women In Aerospace Day
World Bee Day
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May 21
I Need a Patch For That Day
International Tea Day
National American Red Cross Founder's Day
National Memo Day
National Stop Nausea Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Waiters and Waitresses Day
National Talk Like Yoda Day
National Waitstaff Day
International Tea Day
World Day For Cultural Diversity
World Fish Migration Day
World Meditation Day
May 22
Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Harvey Milk Day
International Day for Biological Diversity
National Boss Babe Day
National Maritime Day
National Solitaire Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
Sherlock Holmes Day
World Paloma Day
World Goth Day
May 23
Chardonnay Day
National Lucky Penny Day
World Turtle Day
World Crohn's and Colitis Day
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May 24
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
Don't Fry Day
International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament
National Asparagus Day
National Brother's Day
National Caterers Appreciation Day
National Escargot Day
National Road Trip Day
National Scavenger Hunt Day
Tiara Day
World Schizophrenia Day
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May 25
Geek Pride Day
Lag BaOmer (until the evening of May 26)
National Bath Bomb Day
National Brown-Bag It Day
National Italian Beef Day
National Missing Children's Day
National Sing Out Day
National Tap Dance Day
Towel Day
National Wine Day
World Thyroid Day
May 26
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
National Cherry Dessert Day
National Paper Airplane Day
Sally Ride Day
World Dracula Day
World Lindy Hop Day
World Red Head Day
May 27
Memorial Day
National Cellophane Tape Day
National Grape Popsicle Day
National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
National Sunscreen Day
Nothing to Fear Day
May 28
International Day of Action on Women’s Health
National Brisket Day
Scripps Spelling Bee
Whooping Crane Day
World Hunger Day
May 29
Learn About Composting Day
Mount Everest Day
National Alligator Day
National Biscuit Day
National Coq Au Vin Day
National Flip Flop Day
National Paperclip Day
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
National Snail Day
Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day
World Digestive Health Day
World Otter Day
May 30
International Hug Your Cat Day
Loomis Day
National Creativity Day
National Hole In My Bucket Day
National Mint Julep Day
World Multiple Sclerosis Day
May 31
Autonomous Vehicle Day
National Heat Awareness Day
National Macaroon Day
National Save Your Hearing Day
National Smile Day
Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day
World No Tobacco Day
World Parrot Day
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May Weekly Holidays and Observances 2024
National Small Business Week (April 28-May 4)
Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11)
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (April 29-May 5)
Children's Book Week (May 6-12)
Screen Free Week (May 6-12)
Sun Awareness Week (May 6-12)
National Safe Sun Week (May 20-26)
Dystonia Awareness Week (May 3-11)
Be Kind to Animals Week (May 5-11)
Drinking Water Week (May 5-11)
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (May 5-11)
Public Service Recognition Week (May 5-11)
National Pet Week (May 5-11)
National Tourism Week (May 5-11)
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)
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National Nurses Week (May 6-12)
National Hospital Week (May 12-18)
National Stuttering Awareness Week (May 13-19)
National Public Gardens Week (May 10-19)
National Women's Health Week (May 12-18)
National American Craft Beer Week (May 3-10)
Bike to Work Week (May 13-19)
Brain Injury Awareness Week (May 20-26)
National EMS Week (May 19-25)
Public Works Week (May 19-25)
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May Monthly Holidays and Observances
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Better Speech and Hearing Month
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Building Safety Month
International Civility Awareness Month
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Food Allergy Action Month
National Foster Care Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Gifts From the Garden Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Haitian Heritage Month
National Hamburger Month
Healthy Vision Month
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International Internal Audit Awareness Month
National Inventors Month
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Physiotherapy Month
National Salsa Month
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month
International Victorious Women Month
