Julia Pierpont Day
Julia Pierpont Day is observed on the Saturday before Memorial Day. The day honors Julia Augusta Robertson Pierpont, a Fairmont, West Virginia, figure associated with early grave-decorating traditions that helped…
Republic Day in Nepal
Republic Day in Nepal is observed on Jestha 15 in the Nepali calendar. The day commemorates Nepal’s transition from monarchy to a federal democratic republic after the Constituent Assembly moved…
Slugs Return From Capistrano Day
Slugs Return From Capistrano Day is observed every year on May 28. This playful, unofficial observance imagines slugs leaving Capistrano and returning to patios, yards, and gardens just as spring…
Whooping Crane Day
Whooping Crane Day is observed every year on May 28. The day focuses attention on the whooping crane, an endangered North American bird known for its height, white plumage, black…
World Passion Fruit Martini Day
World Passion Fruit Martini Day is observed every year on May 28. This cheerful food-and-drink observance is dedicated to the Passion Fruit Martini, a sweet-tart cocktail known for its vanilla,…
Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan
Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan is observed every year on May 28. The day marks the proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918 and is connected with…
First Republic Day in Armenia
First Republic Day in Armenia is observed every year on May 28. The national holiday commemorates the founding of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918, a defining moment in…
Amnesty International Day
Amnesty International Day is observed every year on May 28. The observance marks the beginning of a major international human rights movement and focuses attention on prisoners of conscience, freedom…
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in May. The day focuses on physical activity, preventive health, safety, and community wellness for older adults. It…
Nothing to Fear Day
Nothing to Fear Day is observed every year on May 27. The day focuses on recognizing fear without letting it make every decision. It connects personal courage with a well-known…