Children’s Book Week in May
During Children's Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading. Learn more at everychildareader.net
Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day, falls on the Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank a teacher!
Día de las Madres, Mexico
Mother's Day in Mexico is a popular celebration for mothers and mother figures across the country.
Limerick Day
National Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his works of nonsensical prose and poetry.
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers. Many countries, including the United States, celebrate on the second Sunday of May.
Hana Matsuri, Japan
Hana Matsuri, also known as the Flower Festival, is celebrated in Japan to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha's birthday).
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.
World Bee Day
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and their habitats, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and global food security.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
"On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways to protect and promote it in their own communities. In this way, all will be included and no one will be left behind." — Audrey Azoulay,…
Vesak
Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Buddha Day, as it is a celebration of the founder of Buddhism. It is a time for reflection, meditation, and acts of kindness and generosity.