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Events In May 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in May of this year.
May Events
Military Appreciation Month, Ntl.: May
Monthly
National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), created in 1999, was initially designated by Congress. The purpose is to learn more about the history and recognition of the US armed services, the individuals...
May
Military Spouses Day: May 9
Daily
Military Spouse Appreciation Day occurs Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States. Military Spouses are an invaluable asset to securing and safeguarding the United States. They support their soldi...
May
Miniature Golf Day, Ntl.: May 10
Daily
The second Saturday in May is National Miniature Golf Day. Miniature golf became an official competitive sport in the US in the 1930s and has been a beloved leisure activity worldwide even longer. See y...
May
Missing and Exploited Children's Day, Intl...
Daily
International Missing & Exploited Children's Day began in 1979. President Ronald Reagan made it an official US observance in 1983. Supported by various organizations, including the National Center for Mi...
May
Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girl...
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Honors Victims and Calls for Action National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls acknowledges and ra...
May
Mohini Ekadashi (H): May 8
Daily
Mohini Ekadashi is a Hindu fast to free the soul from illusion. It is believed that whomsoever observes a total fast on this sacred day will collect future benefits and live happily in this life and the n...
May
Moms Week, Salute to 35+: May 11-17
Weekly
In developed nations, women are waiting longer to have children, which has advantages. Older mothers have more life experience and are generally wealthier and more mature. Of course, it has its drawbacks....
May
Moon—First Quarter: May 4
Daily
The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the New M...
May
Moon—Full: May 12
Daily
A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track th...
May
Moon—New: May 27
Daily
The new moon occurs when the moon and the sun have the same elliptical longitude when the moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth, we usually cannot see it. The new moon is consid...
May
Moon—Third Quarter: May 20
Daily
Today is the third quarter of the moon, meaning it is halfway between the full moon and the new moon.
May
Morning Tea for Cancer (AU): May 22
Daily
In Australia, the fourth Thursday of May is the Morning Tea for Cancer Day. Organized and promoted by Australia's Cancer Council, the Morning Tea for Cancer is a tradition that aims to raise awareness o...
May
Mother Goose Day: May 1
Daily
Mother Goose Day began in 1987 with Gloria T. Delamar, the author of Mother Goose; From Nursery to Literature, as a promotional tool for her book. Libraries, schools, cities, and even nursing homes celebr...
May
Mother's Day (HT): May 25
Daily
Mother's Day traditionally falls in May because it is the ceremonial birth month of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Though most nations celebrate it on the second Sunday of May, Haiti chooses the last Sunday as it...
May
Mother's Day: May 11
Daily
The US Congress created Mother's Day on May 8, 1914, which always falls on the second Sunday in May. Over 60% of nations worldwide recognize this day as Mother's Day, and the remaining 40% have different...
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