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May 2026 Days

National, international and awareness days in May 2026, in date order.

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1Friday, May 1, 2026

International Workers’ Day International Also known as May Day or Labour Day, a day honouring workers and the labour movement, observed as a public holiday in…

3Sunday, May 3, 2026

World Press Freedom Day International A UN day defending media independence, honouring journalists who lost their lives, and reminding governments to respect freedom of expression.

10Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mother’s Day Celebration A day to honour mothers and mother figures. Many countries, including the United States, India, Australia and Bangladesh, celebrate it on the…

15Friday, May 15, 2026

International Day of Families International A UN day celebrating families and drawing attention to the social, economic and demographic issues that affect them.

20Wednesday, May 20, 2026

World Bee Day International A UN day raising awareness of bees and other pollinators and their importance for food and biodiversity.

27Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Eid al-Adha Religious The Festival of Sacrifice, honouring Prophet Ibrahim's devotion, marked with prayers, the sacrifice of an animal and sharing meat with the poor.

31Sunday, May 31, 2026

World No Tobacco Day International A WHO day highlighting the health risks of tobacco use and calling for effective policies to reduce it.