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American Indian Citizenship Day
2025-06-02
American Indian Citizenship Day commemorates the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, granting United States citizenship to all Native Americans born in the country.

World Reef Awareness Day
2025-06-01
World Reef Awareness Day is a call to action for protecting the reef ecosystem within our oceans.

Dragon Boat Festival, China
2025-05-31
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu or Tuen Ng Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday. Celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and the hanging of medicinal herbs, the festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan and is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good health and protection.
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Memorial Day
2025-05-26
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.

Cheese Rolling Festival, UK
2025-05-26
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 unique competitions in the world.

African Liberation Day
2025-05-25
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 for peace, progress, and self-determination.

World Turtle Day
2025-05-23
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. The day encourages people to learn about, protect, and appreciate these ancient reptiles. Activities include educational events, conservation projects, rescue efforts, and advocacy for stronger environmental protections.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2025-05-21
“On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways to protect and promote it in their own communities. In this way, all will be included and no one will be left behind.” — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

World Bee Day
2025-05-20
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 their habitats, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and global food security.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
2025-05-15
Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.

Limerick Day
2025-05-12
Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his nonsensical prose and poetry.

Vesak
2025-05-12
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, and acts of kindness such as giving to the needy. Many Buddhists light lanterns and candles to symbolize enlightenment.
The festival is widely celebrated in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Thailand, and other Buddhist-majority countries, emphasizing compassion, peace, and wisdom.

Mother's Day
2025-05-11
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 love and contributions. Families typically celebrate by giving cards, flowers, and gifts, as well as spending quality time together. Many people take their mothers out for brunch or prepare special home-cooked meals.

Día de las Madres, Mexico
2025-05-10
In Mexico, Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres) is celebrated annually on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of the most important family celebrations, honoring mothers with flowers, gifts, music, and special meals.
Many families start the day with Las Mañanitas, a traditional song for mothers, often sung by mariachi bands. Schools and workplaces may host special events, and families gather for festive meals, typically featuring dishes like tamales, mole, or pozole. The day is marked by deep appreciation and gratitude for mothers.

Outdoor Classroom Day
2025-05-08
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.
Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood.
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Teacher Appreciation Day
2025-05-06
Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day, falls on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Thank a teacher!

Children's Book Week in May
2025-05-05
During Children’s Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading.
Learn more at everychildareader.net

Cinco de Mayo
2025-05-05
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is observed with parades, music, traditional dances, and festive gatherings, particularly in the United States and the Mexican state of Puebla.

Seville Fair, Spain
2025-05-05
The Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) is one of Spain’s most famous and vibrant festivals, typically held in April, two weeks after Easter.
Originating in 1847 as a livestock fair, it has evolved into a grand celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco dancing, bullfights, parades, and colorful processions. The fair is held at a specially constructed fairground in Seville, with hundreds of decorated casetas (private tents) where families and friends gather to eat, drink, and dance. The event is marked by traditional attire, such as flamenco dresses for women and traje corto (short jackets) for men. It’s a lively and joyful celebration of Andalusian music, dance, and heritage.

Teacher Appreciation Week
2025-05-05
Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S. is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. It is a time to express gratitude and recognition for the dedication and hard work of educators. It provides an opportunity for students, parents, and the community to show their appreciation through various gestures, such as cards, gifts, or special activities, honoring the crucial role teachers play in shaping the lives of their students.

Kodomo no Hi
2025-05-05
Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day, is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on May 5th. It honors the well-being and happiness of children, featuring traditional decorations like Koinobori (carp-shaped streamers) and the display of samurai dolls, symbolizing strength and courage, in households with boys.
LEARN MORE HERE.

Lei Day
2025-05-01
Lei Day honors Hawaii’s people and their unique heritage. The common celebration of Lei Day includes giving gifts of leis to others.

International Jazz Day
2025-04-30
In 2011, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. People and communities from all over the world come together to celebrate jazz as an art.

International Dance Day
2025-04-29
International Dance Day is celebrated every year on April 29th, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810) – the creator of modern ballet. The mission is to celebrate and bring people together with a common language – dance.

Freedom Day, South Africa
2025-04-27
Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a free and equal society.

Koningsdag (King's Day), Netherlands
2025-04-26
Koningsdag, or King’s Day, is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander.
Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt (free market) where secondhand items are sold. It’s also a chance for oranjegekte (orange madness) for the national color, when people dye their hair orange for the celebration.

World Penguin Day
2025-04-25
World Penguin Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about these fascinating flightless birds and their habitats. The date coincides with the annual northward migration of Adelie penguins, signaling the end of the Antarctic summer and the beginning of the winter migration.

ANZAC Day
2025-04-25
ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts and wars. The day is marked by memorial services, dawn vigils, and parades to honor the bravery and contributions of these servicemen and women.

Global Youth Service Day
2025-04-25
Global Youth Service Day is an annual event that encourages young people around the world to participate in service projects that benefit their communities, their countries, and the world.

Gathering of Nations
2025-04-24
The Gathering of Nations is one of the largest powwows in North America, bringing together Native American and Indigenous peoples to celebrate their diverse cultures through traditional dance, music, and arts. This annual event, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a vibrant and significant gathering that fosters unity, cultural exchange, and the sharing of traditions among Indigenous communities.
