• Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2027

    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 2027

    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...

  • 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...

  • Maternal Mental Health Month 2027

    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 2027

    United States , 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 2027

    United Kingdom , 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 2027

    United Kingdom , 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 2027

    United Kingdom , 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 2027

    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,...

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2027

    United States , 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 , 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...

  • 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 , 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....

  • 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....

  • 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...

  • National Military Appreciation Month 2027

    United States , 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 -...

  • National Truffle Day 2027

    United States , United States

    National Truffle Day is a delicious celebration of one of the most luxurious and indulgent treats in the confectionery world – the chocolate truffle. Observed annually in early May, this...

  • International Dawn Chorus Day 2027

    International

    International Dawn Chorus Day 2027 is a global event celebrated annually on the first Sunday of May to appreciate the beauty of bird songs. This day encourages people to wake...

  • World Laughter Day 2027

    International

    World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May each year, falling on Sunday, 2 May in 2027. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the creator of...

  • International Family Equality Day 2027

    International

    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...

  • World Press Freedom Day 2027

    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...