Friday
May 1, 2026
38 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day honors the labor movement and the struggle for workers' rights annually on May 1.
May Day
May Day is an annual celebration of spring and international labor rights observed on May 1.
Vesak (Buddha’s birth)
Discover the significance of Vesak, celebrated on the first full moon of May, honoring the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha.
Save The Rhino Day
Save The Rhino Day raises awareness about the threats facing rhinoceroses and promotes global conservation efforts to protect animals.
International Doodle Dog Day
Celebrate International Doodle Dog Day on May 1 and honor the joy doodle dogs bring.
Global Love Day
Global Love Day promotes unconditional love and unity across the world annually on May 1.
International Sunflower Guerilla Gardening Day
Celebrate International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day on May 1 by planting sunflowers in neglected urban spaces.
Lei Day
Lei Day is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and the aloha spirit held annually on May 1.
International Phone in Sick Day
International Phone in Sick Day is an annual worker's protest held every May 1 to promote leisure and work-life balance.
International Tuba Day
International Tuba Day honors the musicians of the brass family’s largest instrument on the first Friday of May.
New Home Owners Day
New Home Owners Day celebrates the achievement of purchasing a house annually on May 1.
Worthy Wage Day
Worthy Wage Day is a national day of action for early childhood educator pay equality observed annually on May 1.
EuroMayDay
EuroMayDay is a European labor movement focused on the rights of precarious workers observed annually on May 1.
Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day
Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day is celebrated every May 1 to promote the health and pain-relief benefits of massage.
International Sauvignon Blanc Day
International Sauvignon Blanc Day is a global holiday celebrated on the first Friday in May to honor the popular and versatile white wine grape.
Executive Coaching Day
Executive Coaching Day honors the professional mentors who guide corporate leaders annually on May 1.
National No Pants Day
National No Pants Day is an annual observance that falls on the first Friday of May, primarily celebrated in the United States.
School Principals' Day
School Principals' Day is celebrated every May 1 to honor the leadership and dedication of school administrators.
CSS Reboot Day
CSS Reboot Day is a global celebration of web design and standards observed annually on May 1.
School Lunch Hero Day
School Lunch Hero Day is observed on the first Friday in May to honor school nutrition staff.
National Space Day
National Space Day is celebrated on the first Friday in May to promote space exploration and STEM education.
Law Day
Law Day celebrates the role of the rule of law in American democracy annually on May 1.
Learn to Ride a Bike Day
Learn to Ride a Bike Day encourages people to master the skill of cycling every year on May 1.
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Chocolate Parfait Day celebrates the layered French-inspired dessert every year on May 1.
National Mother Goose Day
National Mother Goose Day honors the imaginary author of children's nursery rhymes annually on May 1.
National Loyalty Day
National Loyalty Day is a patriotic observance held every May 1 to reaffirm allegiance to the United States.
Couple Appreciation Day
Couple Appreciation Day is observed annually on May 1. This day is a dedicated opportunity for partners to pause their busy schedules and express genuine gratitude for one another. It…
National Rotate Your Beer Day
National Rotate Your Beer Day promotes the consumption of fresh beer through proper inventory rotation annually on May 1.
Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky Oaks is a major horse race for three-year-old fillies held on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby.
Silver Star Service Banner Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day honors wounded and ill veterans each year on May 1.
National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day
National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day honors the cultural and community impact of Black-owned barber shops annually on May 1.
Frequent Flyer Day
Frequent Flyer Day is celebrated every May 1 to honor loyal air travelers and airline reward programs.
National Purebred Dog Day
National Purebred Dog Day is observed annually on May 1. This day recognizes the heritage, diversity, and predictability of the purebred dog, celebrating the specific roles these animals have played…
National Mantra Day
National Mantra Day is celebrated every May 1 to promote mindfulness and positivity through the power of repetitive sound.
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day is an annual safety campaign held on May 1 to reduce neighborhood speeding.
Machynlleth Comedy Festival
This festival celebrates live comedy every year during the May Day bank holiday weekend.
Staffordshire Day in England
Staffordshire Day is a celebration of the English county's culture and heritage held every May 1.
Tracky Dack Day
Tracky Dack Day is observed any day in May to wear trackies, donate, and support sick children and their families.
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International Harry Potter Day
Celebrate International Harry Potter Day on May 2, honoring the legacy of J.K. Rowling's beloved series.
World Naked Gardening Day
Naked Gardening Day is an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of May to promote body positivity and nature.
World Tuna Day
World Tuna Day emphasizes the importance of sustainable tuna fishing practices to protect marine ecosystems and support global food security.
World Labyrinth Day
Celebrate World Labyrinth Day on May 3 with a global walking meditation for peace, reflection, and unity.
International Pilates Day
Pilates Day is a global fitness celebration held on the first Saturday of May to promote core health.
Baby Day
Baby Day is celebrated every May 2 to honor infants and promote healthy early childhood development.
International Drone Day
International Drone Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of May to promote the positive uses of drone technology.
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan marks the conclusion of the most important Baha'i festival on May 2.