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Events In May 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in May of this year.
May Events
Asthma Day, World: May 6
Daily
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care worldwide. World Asthma Day occurs on the first Tuesday in May. GINA launche...
May
Auctioneers Day, Ntl: May 3
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National Auctioneers Week and National Auctioneers Day (on Saturday) celebrate the Auctioneering profession and seek to educate the public on auctions. Each day has a different theme leading up to the las...
May
Autoimmune Arthritis Day, World: May 20
Daily
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...
May
Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day (1868...
Daily
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Charles Edward Taylor on May 24, 1868. Taylor is regarded as the father of aviation maintenance. He played an essential...
May
Baby Day, Ntl.: May 2
Daily
Who doesn’t love babies? They’re so cute, curious, and just plain lovable! National Baby Day has no sponsor and is an unofficial holiday in early May, a week before Mother’s Day. It’s an opportunity for...
May
Babysitters Day, Ntl.: May 10
Daily
The United States celebrates National Babysitters Day every Saturday before Mother's Day. It is a time to thank babysitters for all they do to help raise this nation's children and show gratitude for the...
May
Backyard Games Week, Ntl.: May 19-25
Weekly
The National Backyard Games Week is the brainchild of the children’s edutainment brand Playmonster. The first National Backyard Games Week occurred in 1998. The purpose of the week is to get kids and pa...
May
BaconFest (US-IA): May 3 (est)
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Recognized as the world’s premier bacon festival, the much talked about Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, affectionately known as BaconFest, takes place annually in Des Moines, IA. Organized and promoted by t...
May
Bank Holiday (UK): May 26
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Bank holidays are public holidays in several countries, most notably the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Bank holidays are days the banks are closed. Often the general population is given the da...
May
Bank Holiday (UK/IE): May 5
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Bank holidays are public holidays in several countries, most notably the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Bank holidays are days the banks are closed. Often the general population is given the da...
May
Barbecue Month, Ntl.: May
Monthly
Every May, to kick off the summer, Americans celebrate National Barbecue Month. Whether you’re a sucker for tri-tip or a master at grilling veggies, this is the month to take the kitchen outside and disc...
May
BBQ Week, Ntl. (UK): May 26 - June 1
Weekly
First held in 1996, National BBQ Week in the United Kingdom is a time to show off your grilling IQ, gather with friends, and share the best outdoor cooking available. Brits love their barbies, and this is...
May
Be a Millionaire Day: May 20
Daily
Be a Millionaire Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor. It is a day to dream, buy lottery tickets and spend the day living as if you were a millionaire. It’s also a great day to get your finances...
May
Be Kind to Animals Week: May 4-10
Weekly
Created in 1915, Be Kind to Animals Week® is one of the longest-running consecutive annual awareness weeks. Organized by the American Humane Association. Every year, an estimated four million animals mus...
May
Beaufort Day (1774): May 27
Daily
Sir Francis Beaufort, the Beaufort wind force scale inventor, was born on May 27, 1774. His device measures wind force without the use of special instruments. He created it while serving as a Royal Navy o...
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