• Mother’s Day

    Many countries, including the United States, celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. It is a day to honor and appreciate mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures for their…

  • Vesak

    Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Buddha Day, as it celebrates the founder of Buddhism. Observances include prayers, meditation, temple visits, chanting,…

  • Limerick Day

    Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his nonsensical prose and poetry.

  • Global Accessibility Awareness Day

    Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.

  • World Bee Day

    World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and…

  • World Turtle Day

    World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to raise awareness about turtle and tortoise conservation and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade.…

  • African Liberation Day

    On African Liberation Day many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers. Events include speeches, cultural performances, educational forums, and rallies, highlighting Africa’s ongoing efforts…

  • Cheese Rolling Festival, UK

    The Cheese Rolling Festival is an annual English tradition in which several contestants attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down a very steep hill to win one of the most…

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.