Every month comes with a variety of holidays, festivals and events. In India, it is a saying, “saat vaar aur nau tyohaar” literally meaning that a week holds 7 days but 9 festivals. In India, it won’t be too much if one says the number of days are less than the number of festivals and events. May is a month in which very few festivals fall on national and international levels. Everyone is running for their exams, studying in worry. May is a month for examinations. It won’t be an exaggeration.
May also comes with many national and international events, festivities and special days such as Maharashtra day, Mother’s day, Buddha Purnima, National Brother’s day, firefighter’s day etc. Some of these festivals, days and events are celebrated to commemorate something special that happened in the past, birthdays of famous personalities, to make aware of important things in the environment and society etc. If we leave out important festivals, the month of May holds its own significance in terms of many important days and events. In this article, you will find the list and brief overview of various events and festivals celebrated in the month of May.
What Are The Important Days In May 2024?
Some very important days and historical events come in the month of May. For example mother’s day comes on 12th May 2024. Mother’s day is a day dedicated to all mothers who love and care for their children and support them, forgetting their own needs. Maharashtra Day commemorates the establishment of Maharashtra State which is also an important day for the country, specially for the people of Maharashtra.
11th of May celebrates World Migratory Birds Day which is to raise awareness towards protection and routes of migration birds in the whole world. Many events and days like world Portuguese language day, World Tuna Day, World Press Freedom Day, World Hypertension Day, International Day to end obstetric fistula, International Day of UN Peacekeepers, International Potato Day, world no Tobacco Day etc.
Important Days In May Month 2024
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In May 2024 |
Important Days In
May 2024 |
| May 01, 2024 | International Labor Day |
| May 01, 2024 | Maharashtra Day |
| May 02, 2024 | Gujarat Day |
| May 02, 2024 | World Tuna Day |
| May 03, 2024 | World Press Freedom Day |
| May 04, 2024 | Coal Miners Day |
| May 04, 2024 | International Firefighter’s Day |
| May 05, 2024 | World Laughter Day
(first Sunday of May) |
| May 06, 2024 | International No Diet Day |
| May 07, 2024 | World Athletics Day |
| May 07, 2024 | World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May) |
| May 07, 2024 | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| May 08, 2024 | World Red Cross Day |
| May 08, 2024 | World Thalassaemia Day |
| May 09, 2024 | Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
| May 10, 2024 | World Lupus Day |
| May 10, 2024 | International Day of Argania |
| May 11, 2024 | World Migratory Bird Day |
| May 11, 2024 | National Technology Day |
| May 12, 2024 | International Day of Plant Health |
| May 12, 2024 | International Nurses Day |
| May 15, 2024 | International Day of Families |
| May 16, 2024 | National Dengue Day |
| May 16, 2024 | International Day of Living
Together in Peace |
| May 16, 2024 | International Day of Light |
| May 17, 2024 | World Telecommunication and Advertisements
Information Society Day |
| May 17, 2024 | World Hypertension Day |
| May 18, 2024 | World AIDS Vaccine Day |
| May 19, 2024 | International Museum Day |
| May 20, 2024 | World Bee Day |
| May 21, 2024 | World Day for Cultural Diversity for
Dialogue and Development |
| May 21, 2024 | National Anti-Terrorism Day |
| May 22, 2024 | International Day for Biological Diversity |
| May 23, 2024 | Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon |
| May 23, 2024 | Buddha Purnima |
| May 23, 2024 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula |
| May 24, 2024 | National Brother’s Day |
| May 25, 2024 | Africa Day |
| May 25-31, 2024 | Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of
Non-Self-Governing Territories |
| May 29, 2024 | International Day of UN Peacekeepers |
| May 30, 2024 | International Day of Potato |
| May 30, 2024 | Goa Statehood Day |
| May 31, 2024 | World No-Tobacco Day |
May 01 – International Labour Day
International Labor Day is also called Labor Day or May Day. It comes on the first of May every year. International Labour’s Day is celebrated to show the struggles and achievements of the labor movement which advocated the rights and proper working conditions for workers.
May 02 – World Tuna Day
Tuna is a fish, which is a staple diet in many countries. World Tuna Day falls on the second of May every year. It is to raise awareness towards a sustainable and responsible use of Tuna fish as a diet and protection and conservation of this species and its habitat.
May 03 – World Press Freedom Day
World press freedom Day commemorates the sacrifice of many journalists in the fight for freedom of speech in freedom of the press globally. It comes on May 3rd 2024 every year.
May 05 – World Portuguese Language Day
May 5th is celebrated as the world Portuguese Language Day every year. It is to recognise the significance of this language along with the cultural heritage of Portuguese people worldwide.
May 10 – International Day of Argania
Argania is an important tree in Morocco. The importance of this tree is associated with Moroccan ecological, economic and cultural aspects. This day is celebrated to inform people about the conservation of Argan forests and sustainable practices in the argan oil production companies and to raise awareness about the conservation of these forests to protect nature.
May 11 – World Migratory Bird Day
11th May is celebrated as World Migratory Bird’s day. It is to raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitat and different regions of the world.
May 12 – Mother’s Day (Second Sunday)
International Mother’s Day is celebrated on 12th May to honour and show appreciation towards loving and caring mothers of the whole world. On this day people show respect and care towards their mothers by giving them gifts, cards, and flowers, and spending some time together with them.
May 12 – International Day of Plant Health
The International Day of plant health falls on 12th May every year. This day observes various events and programs to raise awareness about plant health for food protection, economic development and a sustainable environment.
May 15 – International Day of Families
The International Day of Families falls on May 15 every year to spread awareness and promote the role of the family as the core of every society.
May 16 – International Day of Living Together in Peace
Peace is the most important thing in the world. The International Day of Living Together in peace for some 16th May every year. This day celebrates the significance of living in peace and harmony.
May 16 – International Day of Light
The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16th May. This is the day which is dedicated to the role of light in different aspects of life. Light is associated with everything in and around us. Technology which is related to light is very important these days in sectors like energy education and health.
May 17 – World Hypertension Day
High blood pressure or hypertension is a disease which is increasing day by day in today’s world. To raise awareness about this disease and promote health, World Hypertension Day is celebrated on 17th May every year.
May 17 – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Information and communication technology is getting more and more advanced in today’s world. World telecommunication and Information Society Day is celebrated to recognise its role in today’s world.
May 20 – World Bee Day
These are very crucial creatures for our environment. It is a saying that if all bees die due to habitat loss and communication device radiation, the whole human population dies sometimes. World Bee Day falls on 20th May. It is to raise awareness to protect these and their habitats.
May 21 – International Tea Day
International tea day falls on the 21st May every year. Almost everyone on this planet loves tea. To recognise the importance of tea in the 21st century and people’s love for it, this day is celebrated.
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for cultural diversity for dialogue in development falls on 21st May every year. It is to promote peace and brotherhood among various cultures and communities.
May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity
May 22 is celebrated as International Day for Biological Diversity every year. To raise awareness about the conservation of ecosystems and various species.
May 23 – Buddha Purnima, Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
The full moon day in the month of May (Vaisakh) is called Vesak. On this day Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini near Kapilavastu.
May 23 – International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
To spread awareness about childbirth injury, maternal healthcare and preventive measures the International Day to end obstetric fistula is celebrated. The International Day to end obstetric fistula falls on 23rd May every year.
May 24 – National Brother’s Day
The national brothers Day is celebrated on 24th May every year.
May 25-31 – Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
The week of solidarity with peoples of non-self-governing territories is celebrated between 25 to 31 May.
May 29 – International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers falls on 29th May. This day is celebrated to honour the sacrifice and dedication of people who work for peace worldwide.
May 30 – International Day of Potato
Yes! there is a day for potatoes also in May. The International Day of Potatoes falls on 30th May every year. This day is celebrated to highlight the versatility of potatoes and their nutritional and cultural value.
May 30 – Goa Statehood Day
On this day Goa became a state. The Goa state celebrated on 30th May.
May 31 – World No-Tobacco Day
Today is awareness about various diseases associated with the consumption of tobacco and talk about various control measures for this drug. The World No Tobacco Day falls on 31st May every year.