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Vat Savitri Vrat or Wat Savitri Vrat occurs in the Hindu calendar on the full moon day of Jyeshtha. It is a fasting day for wives to pray for the longevity of their husbands and blessings upon their marriage. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Virtual Assistant Day, Intl.: May 19

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Virtual Assistant's Day celebrates the men and women who work remotely and assist with secretarial, IT, marketing, and communications work. Annually on the third Friday in May.

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Walk Safely to School Day (AU): May 19

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National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all primary school children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a community event promoting road safety, health, public transport, and the environment.

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May

Word Inspiration Day: May 19

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Dictionary.com celebrates its birthday (May 14, 1995) with a week-long event called #DictionaryWeek. The event includes various themed days: Wordplay Day (Monday): Participants are encouraged to share their favorite puns on Twitter, with the chance to be featured in the Pun Hall of Fame. There are also wordplay quizzes and games to enjoy. Word Love Day (Tuesday): A Word Giveaway takes place on Twitter, featuring favorite words selected by the Dictionary.com team. Limited edition virtual word certificates are available. The Word Love collection, curated for word lovers, is also featured. Word Pain Day (Wednesday): A Misspelling Bee occurs on Twitter, where participants share misspelled words that haunt them. There are spelling quizzes, games, and tips for getting words right. Word Curiosity Day (Thursday): A Twitter event allows users to ask questions about words, dictionary additions, language inclusivity, and more. Experts from Dictionary.com participate in answering the questions. Quizzes and strange-but-true word facts are also featured. Word Inspiration Day (Friday): Participants share the one word they would want their name to appear next to in the dictionary. Dictionary.com chooses one of these words as the Word of the Day, crediting the person who shared it. Throughout the week, participants are encouraged to follow Dictionary.com on Twitter and engage in various activities and events.

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May

Work from Home Day (UK): May 19 (est)

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Work Wise Week and National Work from Home Day in the United Kingdom promote elevated working practices. Practices include hybrid, flexible, remote, mobile, and working from home. The event's objective is to establish the UK as the premier progressive global economy and improve the nation's ranking in the Developed Nations Productivity League. This event began in 2006. This event is one of three known National Work From Home Weeks in the LEEP Calendar. The second is in October and takes place in the United States. The third is also in the United Kingdom in January.

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Armed Forces Day: May 20

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Declared each year by the President of the United States, Armed Forces Day salutes the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen "who perform their duties with impeccable courage, commitment, and character, and recognize our moral obligation to serve them and their families as well as they have served us."

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Autoimmune Arthritis Day, World: May 20

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World Autoimmune Arthritis Day was created in 2012 by the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis (IFAA) and occurs on the same day each year. Each year 100s of thousands of people participate in various virtual activities designed to raise awareness of Autoimmune Arthritis and provide support for the patients and families afflicted by it.

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Be a Millionaire Day: May 20

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Bee Day, World: May 20

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World Bee Day raises awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for our ecosystem and food supply and was first celebrated in 2018. Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in our environment, as they help pollinate crops and plants, which in turn helps maintain biodiversity and support food production. Many of the foods we rely on without bees and other pollinators cease to exist. The observance of World Bee Day aims to highlight the critical role bees and other pollinators play in our environment and promote the conservation and sustainable use of these essential creatures. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the threats facing bees and other pollinators, such as habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. To celebrate World Bee Day, many organizations and individuals worldwide organize events, such as educational programs, beekeeping workshops, and plantings of bee-friendly habitats. The observance of World Bee Day allows people to come together to appreciate and protect these vital creatures.

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Biennale Architettura (IT): May 20 - November 26

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The International Architecture Exhibition is a curated annual architectural experience featuring prominent and daring architects and engineering projects from the previous year.

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National Doughnut Week is held annually in the United Kingdom as a fundraiser for The Children's Trust, a charity for children with brain injury and neuro disability. Bakers and confectioners throughout the country hold events in-store and create special doughnuts for this week. Proceeds go to The Children's Trust.

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Eliza Doolittle Day: May 20

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Who doesn't love My Fair Lady? It is the story of street urchin Eliza Doolittle who, through coaching, learns the mannerisms and speech patterns of the upper class to fool them and get the man of her dreams. George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion forms the basis of this timeless classic, which is replicated in dozens of modern storylines. How you speak and how well you speak continue to designate your level of education and often status in society. Like it or not, you are judged by how well you speak, read and write. Eliza Doolittle Day reminds us of the importance of elocution, grammar, and syntax in effective communication. There will always be differences by region. For example, consider how Americans and the British pronounce the metal aluminum. In America, we say Ah-lu-mah-nim. In England, you'll hear Al-loo-min-ee-um. However, well-spoken is recognized and understood everywhere a language is spoken. Happy Eliza Doolittle Day!

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May

Go Topless Day*, Jeep: May 20

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Created in 2007, Go Topless Day began as a Jeep owners' ode to Summer with the first official "put the top down and get out and drive day" annually on the third Saturday in May. It has since become a global event, with hundreds of Jeep clubs worldwide organizing parades, environmental cleanups, car washes, and other events. The tradition continues each year, with every year getting bigger and better. Though it is a Jeep tradition, anyone with a rag or removable top is welcome to join. Today is one of two Go Topless Days, and the second in August celebrates women's freedom and involves clothing rather than cars.

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Independence Day (TL)(2002): May 20

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Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, celebrates its National Day on November 28th, also known as Proclamation of Independence Day or Restoration of Independence Day. This public holiday commemorates the declaration of independence from Portugal on November 28, 1975. The process of decolonization in Timor-Leste began in 1974 when Portugal initiated a series of political reforms and started to withdraw from its overseas colonies. On November 28, 1975, the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) unilaterally declared the country's independence. However, just nine days later, on December 7, 1975, Indonesia invaded Timor-Leste and annexed it as its 27th province, leading to a long and bloody struggle for independence. Timor-Leste's struggle for independence continued for 24 years, with various resistance movements fighting against Indonesian occupation. Finally, in 1999, a United Nations-sponsored referendum was held, in which the majority of the population voted for independence. Following a period of United Nations administration, Timor-Leste officially became an independent nation on May 20, 2002. National Day is a significant event in Timor-Leste, marked by various festivities and activities throughout the country. Celebrations include flag-raising ceremonies, parades, cultural performances, and speeches by political leaders. The day serves as an opportunity for the people of Timor-Leste to express their national pride and unity, as well as to honor the sacrifices made during the struggle for independence.

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