Are there any special holidays in May?
In addition to Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo, May holidays and observances include the Kentucky Derby, the Indianapolis 500, National Barbecue Day, and dozens of other events, many of which you probably didn’t know existed.
What big holidays are in May?
May has a host of important holidays, including Eid al-Fitr, Lag BaOmer, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, as well as some minor fun ones, like Cinco De Mayo.
What are the theme days in May?
Offbeat Theme Days & Fun Holidays for May to Celebrate in Your Workplace
- May 1. World Laughter Day. Hug Your Cat Day.
- May 2. Life Insurance Day.
- May 3. Garden Meditation Day.
- May 4. International Respect for Chickens Day.
- May 5. Cinco de Mayo Day.
- May 6. Day of Reason.
- May 7. World Naked Gardening Day.
- May 8. Mother’s Day.
What are some fun holidays coming up?
Fun Holidays – Funny, Random & Weird Holidays
| Fun Holidays – Full Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Weekday | Holiday name |
| Jan 2 | Sunday | Run It up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes It Day |
| Jan 2 | Sunday | Science Fiction Day |
| Jan 3 | Monday | Fruitcake Toss Day |
What two holidays are in May?
May
- 1 May Day.
- 3 National Teacher’s Day – Tuesday of first full week of May.
- 4 Star Wars Day.
- 5 Cinco de Mayo.
- 7 Kentucky Derby Day. Mint Juleps anyone!? – date varies.
- 8 VE Day, WW II.
- 8 Mother’s Day – second Sunday.
- 8 Lilac Sunday – second Sunday in May.
What is celebrated May 7th?
National Babysitters Day – May 7, 2022 (Saturday before Mother’s Day) National Barrier Awareness Day. National Cosmopolitan Day.
What is the wacky holiday?
Weird & Obscure holidays in 2022
| Holiday date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|
| Thu, October 13 | International Skeptics Day |
| Sat, October 15 | National Grouch Day |
| Mon, October 17 | Wear Something Gaudy Day |
| Sat, October 22 | Caps Lock Day |
What national holiday is on May 11?
National Third Shift Workers Day – May 11, 2022 (Second Wednesday in May) National Twilight Zone Day. Root Canal Appreciation Day.
Is May 11 a special day?
11 May – National Technology Day Every year National Technology Day is observed on 11 May to highlight the important role of Science in our daily lives and encourage students to opt for science as an option for a career. On this day Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test was held on 11 May, 1998.
What is celebrated on 13th May?
National Apple Pie Day. National Fruit Cocktail Day. National Leprechaun Day. Skeptics Day International – May 13, 2022 and November 8, 2022 (First Friday the 13th of the Year and on Election Day)
What is a fun fact about the month of May?
The month May was named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility. In any given year, no month ever begins or ends on the same day of the week as May does. May was once considered a bad luck month to get married. There is a poem that says “Marry in May and you’ll rue the day.”