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Today is: May 04
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Events In May 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in May of this year.
May Events
Horace Mann Day (1796): May 4
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Horace Mann Day began at the Horace Mann School in the Bronx, New York. Horace Mann was born on May 4, 1796. An American, he was vital in reforming the education system in the United States and promoting...
May
Hospital Week, Ntl.: May 11-17
Weekly
National Hospital Week occurs the second week of May. It celebrates hospitals and the men and women who, day in and day out, support the health of their communities through compassionate care, constant in...
May
Hug Holiday Week, Ntl.: May 4-10
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National Hug Holiday Week honors Older Americans Month. It seeks to increase awareness of the need for hugs, fellowship, and volunteer support for the elderly and individuals in senior and long-term care...
May
Hug Your Cat Day: May 1*
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Cats have been prized pets for more than 7000 years. Each year on this day, you have an excuse to hug those delightful fur babies that make life fun. Hug Your Cat Day is a special day where cat owners are...
May
Hummus Day, Intl: May 13
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International Hummus Day began in 2012 to encourage people to gather and eat together while celebrating this humble food. Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean paste made from cooked, mash...
May
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (CA):...
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May is National Huntington Disease Awareness Month in Canada. Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that destroys life, and it is described as having Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Schizop...
May
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month: May
Monthly
May is National Huntington Disease Awareness Month in the United States. Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that destroys life, and it is described as having Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,...
May
Hurricane Preparedness Week, Ntl.: May 4-1...
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It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. They're the same thing—location determines which word...
May
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day: May...
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and vomiting with pote...
May
I Need a Patch for That Day: May 21
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I Need a Patch for That Day is celebrated in honor of the quick fixes that allow us to continue our journey or use whatever, in all their shapes and forms, including symbolism. It is a day to recognize...
May
Independence Day (ER)(1991/1994): May 24
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Eritrea's National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on May 24th. This public holiday commemorates Eritrea's declaration of independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1991, after a lo...
May
Independence Day (GE)(1919): May 26
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When people ask me which country I've visited that surprised me, my answer is the Black Sea nation of Georgia and the city of Batumi (pictured above). Beautiful, eclectic, and as yet uncorrupted by chain...
May
Independence Day (JO)(1946): May 25
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Jordan's National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on May 25th. This public holiday commemorates Jordan's declaration of independence from British rule on May 25, 1946. The even...
May
Independence Day (PY)(1811): May 14-15
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Independence Day: Celebrated on May 14th and 15th, this two-day public holiday commemorates Paraguay's declaration of independence from Spain on May 14, 1811. The event marked the beginning of the Paragua...
May
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...
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