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Time For A Cuppa 2026

United Kingdom

Join communities worldwide in celebrating Time for a Cuppa 2026, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for dementia care through the simple act of sharing a cup of...

Big Asthma Bake Sale 2026

United Kingdom

Get ready to bake a difference with the Big Asthma Bake Sale 2026! This delicious event combines the joy of baking with the important cause of raising awareness and funds...

Local And Community History Month 2026

United Kingdom

May is Local and Community History Month 2026, an enriching time to delve into the history of our own communities and understand our shared heritage. This event encourages exploration of...

May Measure Month 2026

International

May is May Measure Month 2026, a global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness of blood pressure as a key health indicator. This initiative encourages people worldwide to have their...

National Share A Story Month 2026

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United Kingdom

May is National Share A Story Month 2026, a captivating time dedicated to celebrating the power of storytelling. This event encourages people of all ages to share stories in various...

National Teen Self Esteem Month 2026

United States

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month 2026, a dedicated month to focus on enhancing self-esteem among teenagers. This important initiative encourages communities, schools, and families to actively engage in activities...

National Walking Month 2026

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United Kingdom

May is National Walking Month 2026, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple, yet profound health benefits of walking. This...

Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2026

International

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2026, a crucial time to highlight the importance of protecting your skin and understanding the risks associated with skin cancer. This global health initiative...

Zombie Awareness Month 2026

May is Zombie Awareness Month 2026, a playful and educational time that uses the popular theme of zombies to promote disaster preparedness. This month-long event encourages learning about emergency preparedness...

Maternal Mental Health Month 2026

International

May is Maternal Mental Health Month 2026, a dedicated time to acknowledge and address the emotional and mental health challenges that mothers face. This important event seeks to break the...

National Clean Air Month 2026

United States

May is National Clean Air Month 2026, a time to focus on the importance of maintaining clean air and reducing air pollution. This initiative encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to...

The Big Paddle Cleanup 2026

United Kingdom

The Big Paddle Cleanup is an inspiring event that brings together individuals passionate about protecting our oceans, rivers, and waterways. This collective effort aims to raise awareness about the importance...

Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month 2026

United Kingdom

May is Action on Stroke Month 2026, a time to unite globally in the fight against stroke. This campaign focuses on raising awareness about the prevention and treatment of strokes,...

Coeliac Awareness Month 2026

United Kingdom

Coeliac Awareness Month is a global initiative observed each May to increase public understanding of coeliac disease - an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in...

Mental Health Awareness Month 2026

International

Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every May and is the longest-running awareness campaign dedicated to mental health in the United States. Founded by Mental Health America (MHA) in 1949,...

National Military Appreciation Month 2026

United States

National Military Appreciation Month takes place throughout May each year across the United States. Established by Congress in 1999, this month-long observance honours the men and women who serve -...

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026

United States

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month takes place every May across the United States, honouring the history, culture, and contributions of Americans with roots in Asia and the...

National Arthritis Awareness Month

United States

<![CDATA[National Arthritis Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year in the United States, raising awareness about arthritis as the nation's leading cause of disability. Led by the Arthritis Foundation...

Stroke Awareness Month

International

Stroke Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, dedicated to raising public awareness about stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment. Led by the American Stroke Association, a division of the...

Foster Care Month

United States

National Foster Care Month is observed throughout May each year in the United States, shining a light on the experiences of children and young people in the foster care system....

Asthma Awareness Month

International

Asthma Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, raising awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition that affects more than 262 million people worldwide. Since 1984, the Asthma and...

Hepatitis Awareness Month

International

Hepatitis Awareness Month is observed throughout May each year, raising awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that affect the liver and remain a major global health challenge....

World Press Freedom Day 2026

International

World Press Freedom Day takes place on 3 May each year, drawing global attention to the fundamental principles of press freedom, the safety of journalists, and the right of every...

World Laughter Day 2026

International

World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May each year, falling on Sunday, 3 May in 2026. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the creator of...

International Family Equality Day

International

<![CDATA[International Family Equality Day (IFED) takes place on the first Sunday of May each year, celebrating the diversity of LGBTQ+ families around the world and advocating for their full social...

Ongoing

Lupus Awareness Month

International

Every May, people across the globe come together to shine a light on a complex, often invisible illness: lupus. Lupus Awareness Month is about visibility, understanding, and action. For those...