National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day is observed every year on May 21. This cheerful food holiday centers on a simple pairing: ripe strawberries served with cream, whipped cream, or another…
National Memo Day
National Memo Day is observed every year on May 21. The day focuses on memos, the short written messages used to share information, instructions, reminders, and decisions. It has a…
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day is observed every year on May 21. The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the American Red Cross and honors Clara Barton’s…
Independence Day in Montenegro
Independence Day in Montenegro is observed every year on May 21. It is a national public holiday that marks the 2006 referendum in which Montenegro voted to restore its independence…
I Need a Patch for That Day
I Need a Patch for That Day is observed every year on May 21. This lighthearted observance is built around the many meanings of the word “patch,” from clothing repairs…
End of the World
End of the World is observed every year on May 21. This informal, tongue-in-cheek observance looks back at failed apocalypse predictions and the strange hold they can have on public…
Emergency Medical Services Day
Emergency Medical Services Day is observed on the Sunday of the third full week of May. The day recognizes EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, dispatchers, and other EMS professionals who…
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is observed every year on May 21. The day focuses on adding more produce to everyday meals, from simple snacks to colorful home-cooked dishes….
International Being You Day
International Being You Day is observed every year on June 22. The day focuses on self-acceptance, individuality, and the freedom to be different without turning that difference into something to…
Harvey Milk Day
Harvey Milk Day is observed every year on May 22. The day honors Harvey Milk, the pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and San Francisco public official whose work helped change American politics…