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May Holidays and National Days
May is a month of sunshine, celebrations, and new beginnings. From Mother’s Day and Memorial Day to fun observances like Star Wars Day and National Pizza Party Day, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Explore this list of May holidays and national days to inspire your posts, cards, and seasonal content.
Federal Holidays
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
All Other Holidays
Cinco de Mayo - May 5
Mother's Day - 2nd Sunday in May
Armed Forces Day - 3rd Saturday in May
National Days
May 1 - National Day of Prayer
May 1 - National School Principals' Day
May 3 - Paranormal Day
May 4 - Star Wars Day
May 4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 - National Teachers' Day
May 6 - 12 - National Nurses Week
May 8 - World Red Cross Day
May 10 - Golf Day
May 12 - International Nurses Day
May 13 - National Receptionists Day
May 15 - 21 - National Police Week
May 16 - BBQ Day
May 18 - International Museum Day
May 22 - Sherlock Holmes Day
May 26 - World Redhead Day
May 28 - Hamburger Day
May 30 - National Creativity Day
Work Occasions
May 19 - National Accounting Day
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