Republic Day in Sri Lanka
Republic Day in Sri Lanka is observed every year on May 22. The day commemorates Sri Lanka’s adoption of its first republican constitution in 1972, when the country ended Dominion…
Declaration of the Báb in Shiraz
Declaration of the Báb in Shiraz is observed on the 8th day of ‘Aẓamat in the Bahá’í calendar. It is a Bahá’í holy day commemorating the night in 1844 when…
Canadian Immigrants Day
Canadian Immigrants Day is observed every year on May 22. The observance recognizes people with Canadian roots who have immigrated, especially those who have crossed the long shared border between…
National Cooler Day
National Cooler Day is observed on the Friday before Memorial Day. The day recognizes the practical value of coolers, from keeping drinks cold at a picnic to helping food stay…
World Paloma Day
World Paloma Day is observed every year on May 22. The day is dedicated to the Paloma, a Mexican cocktail commonly made with tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, ice, and often…
Sherlock Holmes Day
Sherlock Holmes Day is observed every year on May 22. The day honors Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and it is tied to Conan…
National Vanilla Pudding Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day is observed every year on May 22. This cheerful food holiday focuses on a simple, creamy dessert that can be homemade, made from a mix, or…
National Solitaire Day
National Solitaire Day is observed every year on May 22. The day recognizes solitaire as both a traditional card game and a familiar digital pastime. It is especially connected with…
National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day is observed every year on May 22. In the United States, the day recognizes the maritime industry, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and the people whose work keeps…
National Craft Distillery Day
National Craft Distillery Day is observed every year on May 22. The day recognizes small-batch distilleries, the people who run them, and the spirits they make with close attention to…