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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is…

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S. is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. It is a time to express gratitude and recognition for the dedication and…

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!

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…