• World Maternal Mental Health Day 2027

    International

    World Maternal Mental Health Day 2027 is on Wednesday 5 May 2027. It falls on the first Wednesday of May each year, so the date changes from year to year....

  • International Day Of The Midwife 2027

    International

    International Day Of The Midwife 2027 is on Wednesday 5 May 2027. It falls on 5 May every year. International Day Of The Midwife datesYearDate2027Wednesday 5 May 20272028Friday 5 May...

  • World Hand Hygiene Day

    International

    World Hand Hygiene Day 2027 is on Wednesday 5 May 2027. It falls on 5 May every year. World Hand Hygiene Day datesYearDate2027Wednesday 5 May 20272028Friday 5 May 20282029Saturday 5...

  • Cinco de Mayo 2027

    International

    Cinco de Mayo is observed annually on 5 May and commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862. Widely celebrated across...

  • Ethiopia — Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day

    International

    Ethiopia — Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day is on Wednesday 5 May 2027.The law designates 5 May for nationwide commemoration of victory over the colonial Italian army.Country or nation: Ethiopia.A celebrated...

  • World Portuguese Language Day 2027

    International

    World Portuguese Language Day on 5 May celebrates Portuguese and the cultures of the communities that use it. It offers a way to explore language, literature, translation and communication across borders.

  • Dying Matters Week 2027

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    Dying Matters Week 2027: date verification pending. The stored 2027 calendar entry (5 May 2027 to 11 May 2027) is provisional planning information. An applicable 2027 organiser date confirmation has...

  • National Day of Reason 2027

    United States , United States

    National Day of Reason 2027 is on Thursday 6 May 2027. It falls on the first Thursday of May each year, so the date changes from year to year. National...

  • Ascension Day

    International

    Ascension Day is a Christian feast that commemorates the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, as described in the New Testament. It falls on a Thursday, 40 days after...

  • Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2027

    International

    Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2027 runs from Thursday 6 May 2027 to Wednesday 12 May 2027. Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2027 is a key initiative to inform the public about...

  • National Nurses Week 2027

    United States , United States

    National Nurses Week runs from 6 to 12 May each year across the United States, honouring the millions of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing professionals who form the backbone...

  • Red Cross Week / Bucket Shake 2027

    International

    Red Cross Week / Bucket Shake 2027 runs from Friday 7 May 2027 to Thursday 13 May 2027. Join us for Red Cross Week and the Bucket Shake 2027, a...

  • World Donkey Day 2027

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    World Donkey Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. It falls on 8 May every year. World Donkey Day datesYearDate2027Saturday 8 May 20272028Monday 8 May 20282029Tuesday 8 May 2029...

  • VE (Victory in Europe) Day 2027

    International

    VE (Victory in Europe) Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. VE Day is always held on 8 May, the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the Second...

  • World Fairtrade Day 2027

    International

    World Fairtrade Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. It falls on the second Saturday of May each year, so the date changes from year to year. World Fairtrade...

  • National Amyloidosis Day 2027

    International

    National Amyloidosis Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. It falls on 8 May every year. National Amyloidosis Day datesYearDate2027Saturday 8 May 20272028Monday 8 May 20282029Tuesday 8 May 2029...

  • World Ovarian Cancer Day 2027

    International

    World Ovarian Cancer Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. It falls on 8 May every year. World Ovarian Cancer Day datesYearDate2027Saturday 8 May 20272028Monday 8 May 20282029Tuesday 8...

  • National Train Day 2027

    International

    National Train Day 2027 is on Saturday 8 May 2027. It falls on the second Saturday of May each year, so the date changes from year to year. National Train...

  • Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV)

    International

    Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV) is on Saturday 8 May 2027.Pope Leo XIV was elected on 8 May 2025. Diplomatic national-day calendars now use 8 May.Country...

  • World Migratory Bird Day 2027

    International

    The May observance of World Migratory Bird Day falls on 8 May 2027. The same global campaign also has an October observance on 9 October 2027, recognising the seasonal nature of bird migration.