May 2027: holidays, special days and observances

Saturday, May 1, 2027

May 1, 2027 is International Workers' Day.

• International Workers' Day Fun day

  Honouring workers and their labour all around the world.

Around the world

• Labour and Solidarity Day — 6 countries: Germany, France, Spain and 3 more
• Labour Day — 118 countries: Mexico, Brazil, Albania and 115 more
• Workers' Day — Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa
• 10 more days around the world in the app →

Sunday, May 2, 2027

May 2, 2027 is World Tuna Day. It is also Orthodox Easter. And a fun one: Truffle Day.

• World Tuna Day Worldwide

  Protecting the tuna, the ocean's speed swimmer, from overfishing.

• Orthodox Easter Worldwide

  Orthodox Easter. Happy Easter to our Greek and Armenian neighbours.

• Truffle Day Fun day

  Chocolate or mushroom, today belongs to the truffle!

Around the world

• Mother's Day — 6 countries: Spain, Angola, Hungary and 3 more
• Community of Madrid Day — Spain. Marking the Dos de Mayo uprising of 1808.
• Labour Day — Montenegro, Slovenia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Monday, May 3, 2027

May 3, 2027 is World Press Freedom Day.

• World Press Freedom Day Worldwide

  A free press safeguards access to information.

Around the world

• Early May Bank Holiday — United Kingdom. The UK's first long weekend of spring.
• May Bank Holiday (Ireland) — Ireland. A long spring weekend in Ireland.
• Constitution Day — Japan, Poland
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, May 4, 2027

May 4, 2027 is National Teacher Appreciation Day in the United States. It is also World Asthma Day. And a fun one: International Firefighters' Day.

• National Teacher Appreciation Day United States

  The perfect time to write a thank-you note to a teacher.

• World Asthma Day Worldwide

  Asthma can be controlled. Take your medicine regularly and avoid triggers.

• International Firefighters' Day Fun day

  Thanks to the firefighters who run towards danger to keep us safe.

Around the world

• Remembrance of the Dead — Netherlands
• Greenery Day — Japan
• Youth Day — China
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Wednesday, May 5, 2027

May 5, 2027 is Cinco de Mayo in the United States. It is also World Hand Hygiene Day, World Portuguese Language Day and International Day of the Midwife.

• Cinco de Mayo United StatesFun day

  Mexican culture celebrated across the U.S. with tacos, music and colour.

• World Hand Hygiene Day Worldwide

  Proper handwashing takes 20 seconds. Sing 'Happy Birthday' twice and you're done.

• World Portuguese Language Day Worldwide

  Olá! A day for Portuguese, spoken on four continents.

• International Day of the Midwife Worldwide

  Thank you to the midwives who help us say hello to the world.

Around the world

• Liberation Day (Netherlands) — Netherlands. Celebrating liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945 with festivals.
• Children's Day — Japan, South Korea
• Arrival Day — Guyana

Thursday, May 6, 2027

May 6, 2027 is Nurses Day.

• Nurses Day Fun day

  A week of thanking nurses for their care begins.

Around the world

• Ascension Day — 32 countries: Germany, France, Netherlands and 29 more
• Father's Day — Germany. It's Dad's day! No need for the tie cliché, a hug works too.
• St. George's Day — Bulgaria

Friday, May 7, 2027

May 7, 2027 is World Athletics Day.

• World Athletics Day Fun day

  Run, jump or throw: enjoy the fun of athletics today!

Around the world

• Radio and Television Day — Bulgaria
• Defender of the Fatherland Day — Kazakhstan
• Soldier's Day — El Salvador
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Saturday, May 8, 2027

May 8, 2027 is World Migratory Bird Day. It is also WWII Remembrance and Reconciliation (May 8–9). And a fun one: No Socks Day.

• World Migratory Bird Day Worldwide

  The storks are back! Look up at the sky.

• WWII Remembrance and Reconciliation (May 8–9) Worldwide

  We remember the millions lost in the Second World War and recall the value of peace.

• No Socks Day Fun day

  Let your toes run free and skip the socks today!

Around the world

• Victory in Europe Day (8 May 1945) — United Kingdom, France
• Liberation Day — Czechia, Norway
• Parents' Day (Korea) — South Korea. Koreans pin carnations on their parents.
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Sunday, May 9, 2027

May 9, 2027 is Mother's Day in the United States. And a fun one: Lost Sock Memorial Day.

• Mother's Day United States

  It's Mom's day! Just calling to hear her voice is the best gift.

• Lost Sock Memorial Day Fun day

  A playful tribute to every sock the washing machine ate!

Around the world

• Europe Day — 8 countries: Germany, France, Spain and 5 more
• Victory Day — 7 countries: Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan and 4 more
• Victory over Fascism Day — Azerbaijan. Marking the 1945 victory in the Second World War.
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, May 10, 2027

May 10, 2027 is World Lupus Day. It is also International Day of Argania.

• World Lupus Day Worldwide

  A day of support for lupus, the disease of a thousand faces, and those living with it.

• International Day of Argania Worldwide

  A day for Morocco's argan tree and the women's cooperatives that keep it alive.

Around the world

• Remembrance of Slavery and its Abolition (France) — France. Remembering the slave trade, slavery and its abolition.
• Mother's Day — Mexico, Honduras
• Ascension Day — Colombia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

May 11, 2027 is Eat What You Want Day.

• Eat What You Want Day Fun day

  Enjoy that dish you've been craving today.

Around the world

• Commemoration Day — Belarus

Wednesday, May 12, 2027

May 12, 2027 is International Day of Plant Health. And a fun one: International Nurses Day.

• International Day of Plant Health Worldwide

  Healthy plants, healthy tables. A day for protecting plants from pests and disease.

• International Nurses Day Fun day

  Florence Nightingale's birthday. A huge thank you to nurses!

Around the world

• Saint Andrew the First-Called Day — Georgia

Thursday, May 13, 2027

May 13, 2027 is Frog Jumping Day.

• Frog Jumping Day Fun day

  A hopping day inspired by Mark Twain's famous story!

Around the world

• Buddha's Birthday — South Korea, Taiwan
• Our Lady of Fátima pilgrimage — Portugal. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather at Fátima.

Friday, May 14, 2027

May 14, 2027 is Dance Like a Chicken Day.

• Dance Like a Chicken Day Fun day

  Flap your arms and dance like nobody's watching!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Paraguay
• National Unification Day — Liberia
• Kamuzu Day — Malawi

Saturday, May 15, 2027

May 15, 2027 is Armed Forces Day in the United States. It is also Peace Officers Memorial Day and International Day of Families. And a fun one: Chocolate Chip Day.

• Armed Forces Day United States

  Thanking those currently serving in the U.S. military.

• Peace Officers Memorial Day United States

  Remembering U.S. police officers who died in the line of duty.

• International Day of Families Worldwide

  Spend a little more time with your family today.

• Chocolate Chip Day Fun day

  Who can say no to a warm chocolate chip cookie?

Around the world

• San Isidro (Madrid) — Spain. Madrid celebrates its patron saint with traditional dress and street parties.
• Teachers' Day (Mexico) — Mexico. Mexico thanks its teachers.
• Arafat Day — Bahrain, Djibouti, Libya
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Sunday, May 16, 2027

May 16, 2027 is Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) (May 16–19). It is also Living Together in Peace Day and International Day of Light.

• Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) (May 16–19) Worldwide

  Eid al-Adha Mubarak! Wishing you a festive time shared with loved ones.

• Living Together in Peace Day Worldwide

  Different as we are, we can live peacefully in the same street and the same world.

• International Day of Light Worldwide

  A day for the science of light, on the anniversary of the laser's invention.

Around the world

• Pentecost (Whit Sunday) — Germany, France
• Pentecost — 25 countries: Netherlands, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda and 22 more
• SPLA Day — South Sudan
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Monday, May 17, 2027

May 17, 2027 is World Telecommunication Day. And a fun one: Cherry Cobbler Day.

• World Telecommunication Day Worldwide

  The notification you're reading right now is part of this day.

• Cherry Cobbler Day Fun day

  A warm, fruity and crumbly dessert to celebrate spring.

Around the world

• Whit Monday — 30 countries: Germany, France, Netherlands and 27 more
• Galician Literature Day — Spain. Honouring writers in the Galician language.
• Constitution Day — Norway
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, May 18, 2027

May 18, 2027 is International Museum Day.

• International Museum Day Fun day

  Many museums open for free or with special events today. Go visit one!

Around the world

• Flag and Universities' Day — Haiti

Wednesday, May 19, 2027

May 19, 2027 is World Fair Play Day. And a fun one: Pizza Party Day.

• World Fair Play Day Worldwide

  Winning is nice, playing fair is nicer.

• Pizza Party Day Fun day

  Gather your friends, order a few pizzas and have fun!

Around the world

• Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day — TRNC (Northern Cyprus), Türkiye
• Buddha's Birthday — Bangladesh
• President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday — Vietnam

Thursday, May 20, 2027

May 20, 2027 is World Bee Day.

• World Bee Day Worldwide

  Much of what we eat depends on bees for pollination. Thank you, bees!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Timor-Leste
• National Day — Cameroon
• Vesak Day — Indonesia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Friday, May 21, 2027

May 21, 2027 is World Day for Cultural Diversity. It is also International Tea Day. And a fun one: Talk Like Yoda Day.

• World Day for Cultural Diversity Worldwide

  The world's colours: different cuisines, music and traditions enrich us all.

• International Tea Day Worldwide

  Strong or light? Today belongs to the tulip-shaped tea glass.

• Talk Like Yoda Day Fun day

  Flip your sentences around: "Fun, this day will be, hmm!"

Around the world

• Independence Day — Montenegro
• Navy Day — Chile
• National Defense Day — Hungary

Saturday, May 22, 2027

May 22, 2027 is International Day for Biological Diversity. And a fun one: Sherlock Holmes Day.

• International Day for Biological Diversity Worldwide

  Every living thing has a role in nature.

• Sherlock Holmes Day Fun day

  Read a detective story on author Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday.

Around the world

• Unity Day — Yemen
• Independence Day — Montenegro

Sunday, May 23, 2027

May 23, 2027 is End Obstetric Fistula Day. And a fun one: World Turtle Day.

• End Obstetric Fistula Day Worldwide

  An awareness day for a preventable childbirth injury.

• World Turtle Day Fun day

  A day for slow, steady turtles and the care they deserve.

Monday, May 24, 2027

May 24, 2027 is International Day of the Markhor. And a fun one: Brother's Day.

• International Day of the Markhor Worldwide

  A day to protect the markhor, the spiral-horned mountain goat.

• Brother's Day Fun day

  Message your brother and share a laugh together.

Around the world

• Victoria Day — Canada. Canada's unofficial start of summer: a long weekend and fireworks.
• Independence Day — Eritrea
• Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day — Bulgaria
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, May 25, 2027

May 25, 2027 is World Football Day. And a fun one: Towel Day.

• World Football Day Worldwide

  A day for everyone who kicks a ball. Keep the rivalry friendly today!

• Towel Day Fun day

  For galaxy-hopping hitchhikers a towel is essential. Don't forget yours!

Around the world

• Africa Day — Public holiday in 6 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar and 3 more
• May Revolution Day — Argentina
• Independence Day — Jordan
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Wednesday, May 26, 2027

May 26, 2027 is Paper Airplane Day.

• Paper Airplane Day Fun day

  Who can fold the plane that flies the furthest?

Around the world

• National Sorry Day — Australia. Remembering the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal children.
• Independence Day — Georgia, Guyana
• Mother's Day — Poland

Thursday, May 27, 2027

May 27, 2027 is Sunscreen Day.

• Sunscreen Day Fun day

  Summer's coming: don't forget your sunscreen!

Around the world

• Corpus Christi — 18 countries: Germany, Austria, Bolivia and 15 more
• National Resistance Day (France) — France. Marking the founding of the National Council of the Resistance in 1943.
• Mother's Day — Bolivia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Friday, May 28, 2027

May 28, 2027 is World Hamburger Day. And a fun one: Hamburger Day.

• World Hamburger Day Fun day

  Extra cheese, extra pickles… today belongs to the burger.

• Hamburger Day Fun day

  A juicy patty, fresh bun and all the toppings: burger time!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Azerbaijan
• Derg Downfall Day — Ethiopia
• Republic Day — Armenia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Saturday, May 29, 2027

May 29, 2027 is International Day of UN Peacekeepers. And a fun one: Paper Clip Day.

• International Day of UN Peacekeepers Worldwide

  Honouring those who serve to keep the peace around the world.

• Paper Clip Day Fun day

  Say thanks to the tiny, handy paper clip.

Around the world

• Armed Forces Day (Spain) — Spain. Celebrated in Spain with military parades.

Sunday, May 30, 2027

May 30, 2027 is World MS Day. It is also International Day of Potato.

• World MS Day Worldwide

  A day of support and awareness for people living with multiple sclerosis.

• International Day of Potato Worldwide

  Fried, mashed, baked… has a potato ever let you down?

Around the world

• Mother's Day — France, Nicaragua, Sweden
• Canary Islands Day — Spain. The Canaries' autonomy day: folk music and local food.
• Statehood Day — Croatia
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, May 31, 2027

May 31, 2027 is Memorial Day in the United States. It is also World No-Tobacco Day.

• Memorial Day United States

  Americans remember those who died in military service; the unofficial start of summer.

• World No-Tobacco Day Worldwide

  No better day to quit. The smoke-free counter in Countdown is waiting for you.

Around the world

• Spring Bank Holiday — United Kingdom. A long weekend in the UK: picnic time.
• Corpus Christi — Colombia
• Memorial Day — Puerto Rico