May on National Celebration Days is the month that rolls in with flowers, flips flops, and a full-blown fiesta of fun. It kicks off with May the 4th—because nothing says spring like lightsabers and Yoda impressions—then kicks into high gear with National BBQ Day, National Bike to Work Day, and National No Pants Day (don’t mix those up). You’ll honor moms on Mother’s Day, but also celebrate National Dance Like a Chicken Day without shame or rhythm. From Star Wars nerds to grill masters to awkward poultry impersonators, May has a holiday for everyone—because bland calendars are so last season.
Ah, National Apple Pie Day—a glorious tribute to flaky crusts, bubbling cinnamon-kissed apples, and the undeniable truth that calories don't count when you're celebrating a national treasure. Every year on May 13th, Americans unite in buttery solidarity to honor the...
Every May 12th, when the rest of the world hits snooze for the third time, a mighty tribe of caffeine-fueled crusaders rises to keep civilization from collapsing. Welcome to the neon-lit celebration of National Third Shift Workers Day—a tribute to those brave souls...
Every year on May 12th, wordplay warriors, rhyme lovers, and pun enthusiasts unite to celebrate National Limerick Day. This quirky holiday tips its hat to Edward Lear, the king of nonsensical poetry and the man who made the limerick famous. If you’ve ever heard a...
Memorial Day stands as one of the most solemn and meaningful holidays in the United States. Each year, Americans come together on the last Monday of May to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday is not just a day...
Every year on May 9th is National Lost Sock Memorial Day. We pause and remember the brave little soldiers who vanished without a trace. These were not just any socks. These were the ones that kept your feet warm, matched your outfit, or had cute puppies on them. And...
Let’s be honest—Mother's Day is the one day each year, on the second Sunday of May, when moms everywhere get to trade their title of “household manager” for “queen of everything.” On Mother's Day, we celebrate the woman who gave us life, love, snacks, and endless...
Every year on May 8, we pause our scrolling, sip some lukewarm coffee, and raise a stethoscope in salute—because it’s National Student Nurse Day! This honorary holiday celebrates the heroic humans in scrubs who survive clinical rotations, study marathons, and...
Every year on May 8th, soda lovers across America raise their red-labeled bottles in fizzy salute for National Have a Coke Day. This bubbly celebration honors not just the drink itself, but also the pop culture icon that has been refreshing the world since 1886. From...
Cinco de Mayo rolls around every year on May 5th, and with it comes a tidal wave of tacos, tequila, and people wildly shouting “¡Viva México!”—even if they don’t know what they're celebrating. Let’s set the record straight about the day, a holiday that’s more than...
Every year, on the first Tuesday of May, students and former students across the globe unite in a moment of shared panic: “When is Teacher’s Day again?” But once they remember, the love, respect, and a whole lot of caffeine-filled gifts start pouring in. Teacher’s Day...
Every first Saturday in May, Americans unite around something truly majestic: horses sprinting for glory, wild fashion statements, and bourbon in every cup. Welcome to the Kentucky Derby, the “most exciting two minutes in sports”—also known as the best excuse to dress...
If you're reading this while comfortably trouser-free, congratulations—you’re already in the spirit of National No Pants Day. Celebrated annually on the first Friday of May, this whimsical holiday invites bold souls to strut through their day without the social...