Agender Pride Day
Agender Pride Day is observed every year on May 19. The day recognizes people who are agender, a term often used by people who do not identify with any particular…
National Sea Monkey Day
National Sea Monkey Day is observed every year on May 16. The day is a cheerful pop-culture observance for Sea-Monkeys, the tiny brine shrimp sold for decades as mail-order aquarium…
Middlesex Day in England
Middlesex Day in England is observed every year on May 16. The day marks the historic county of Middlesex and its continuing place in local identity, especially across parts of…
Culture Freedom Day
Culture Freedom Day is observed on the third Saturday of May. The day focuses on free culture, open creativity, and the idea that art, knowledge, and educational materials can be…
Ride a Unicycle Day
Ride a Unicycle Day is observed on the Sunday of the third full week of May. The day is a lighthearted observance built around one of the most unusual forms…
National Love a Tree Day
National Love a Tree Day is observed every year on May 16. This informal environmental appreciation day focuses on noticing, caring for, and learning about trees. It is a friendly…
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day is observed every year on May 16. This food holiday centers on Coquilles Saint Jacques, a classic French scallop dish served with a rich sauce…
Take Your Parents to the Playground Day
Take Your Parents to the Playground Day is observed on the third Sunday of May. The day turns the usual family outing around by inviting children to bring parents to…
World Topiary Day
World Topiary Day is observed every year on May 12. The day celebrates topiary, the art of shaping shrubs and small-leaved trees into forms, figures, and garden structures. It is…
Victoria Day in Canada
Victoria Day in Canada is observed on the Monday preceding May 25. The day honors Queen Victoria’s birthday and is also used in Canada to mark the official birthday of…