Month MAY, which is Maius in Latin, is named after the Greek goddess Maia, who was associated with fertility and growth. In ancient Roman culture, Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess and was also linked to the goddess Bona Dea, who was revered as the protector of women and fertility. According to the weather conditions, May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
01MayInternational Workers’ Day
Celebrated around the globe on May 1st, International Worker’s Day is based on an ancient festival marking the first day of summer. Traditionally, it is a public holiday in many parts of the world.
01MayConstitution Day of The Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands Day Republic Day is celebrated on May 1st, commemorating the adoption of the country’s Republican Constitution of 1974.
03MayConstitution Memorial Day of Japan
Constitution Day of Poland, also known as Dzień Konstytucji, celebrated on May 3rd, commemorates the adoption of the Polish Constitution in 1791. This historic day symbolizes national pride and democratic heritage, marked by parades, ceremonies, and patriotic events across the country.
03MayConstitution Memorial Day of Poland
Central African Republic’s National Day is celebrated on December 1, marking the anniversary of the Central African Republic becoming an autonomous territory within the French Community in 1958.
04MayDay of the Restoration of Latvian Independence
Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence or Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena is a national holiday and marks the restoration of the Latvian Republic declaration by the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR in 1990.
04MayRhode Island Independence Day
Celebrated on the 4th of May each year, the Rhode Island Independence Day marks the independence of the US State from Great Britain in 1776.
05MayKyrgyzstan Constitution day
The Constitution of Kyrgyzstan is the supreme law of the Kyrgyz Republic and was adopted on May 5, 1993.
05MayEthiopia Patriots’ Victory Day
The Patriots’ Victory Day is celebrated in Ethiopia and marks the oldest African country’s independence from Italy in 1941.
05MayThe Netherlands Liberation Day
Liberation Day, known as Bevrijdingsdag in Dutch, marks the end of the involvement of the Netherlands in the Second World War and the defeat of the German army.
08MayFrance Victory Day
Victory Day in France is celebrated annually on May 8. This day commemorates the signing of an unconditional surrender by Germany on May 7, 1945. It is also known as Liberation Day in France and Europe, as it officially marked the end of World War II.
08MayUkraine Day of Remembrance
The Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939 – 1945) is a national holiday and non-working day in Ukraine. This holiday was established in 2023.
09MayEurope Day
Europe Day, celebrated on 9th May, commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 1950, a pivotal moment in creating the European Union. It is observed as unity and peace among European nations, symbolizing commitment to cooperation and solidarity.
10MayRomania Independence Day
May 10 is Independence Day in Romania and is also celebrated as the National Day and Royalty Day. It marks three important moments in the country’s timeline – the arrival of Carol of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen in 1866, the transformation of the country into a kingdom when Carol I became king in 1881, and the proclamation of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877.
14MayIsrael Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut)
Israel Independence Day also known as Yom Ha’atzmaut, is celebrated on May 14, commemorating the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
14MayParaguay Independence Day
The two-day holiday (14 & 15 May) in Paraguay, in which the second day is the National Day (known as Día de la Independencia Nacional), commemorates the independence of the country from Spanish rule.
17MayNorway Constitution Day
Constitution Day known as the National Day of Norway, is celebrated on May 17. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to as Syttende Mai (“Seventeenth of May”), Nasjonaldagen (“National Day”), or Grunnlovsdagen (“Constitution Day”), although the latter is less frequent.
17MayNauru Constitution Day
Nauru Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17. This special day commemorates the amendments made to the Constitution of Nauru on May 17, 1968, and marks the day of the Constitutional Convention’s amendments to the Constitution.
18MayState Flag and Constitution Day of Turkmenistan
State Flag and Constitution Day of Turkmenistan is celebrated on May 18. The Flag Day was originally celebrated on February 19, until a session of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan, the two holidays were combined in 2017.
18MayHaiti Flag Day
Flag Day of Haiti is celebrated on May 18, commemorating the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803.
19MayAgender Pride Day
The Agender Pride Day is celebrated internationally on 19 May each year to spread awareness of gender individuals.
20MayTimor-Leste Independence Day
Timor-Leste Independence Day is marked on May 20, commemorating the freedom of the country from the Republic of Indonesia in 2002.
20MayCameroon National Day
The National Day of Cameroon, also known as Unitary State Day, is celebrated annually on May 20. In a national referendum on May 20, 1972, Cameroonians voted for a unitary state as opposed to the existing federal state.
21MayMontenegro Independence Day
Montenegro Independence Day is a two-day holiday celebrated on May 21-22, celebrating the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, a federal state under the 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum.
22MayUnity Day (Yemen)
Unity Day is celebrated in Yemen on May 22. It marked the Unification of North Yemen and South Yemen as the Republic of Yemen in 1990.
23MayGermany Constitution Day
Constitution Day in Germany, known as “Tag der Deutschen Einheit” (Day of German Unity), is celebrated on May 23. This day marks the anniversary of the formation of Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949. It is a national holiday in Germany, commemorated with various events and festivities.
24MayEritrea Independence Day
Eritrea celebrates its independence from Ethiopia on May 24 each year. The day is a national holiday.
24MayBattle of Pichincha Day (Ecuador)
The Battle of Pichincha Day is celebrated in Ecuador and is a public holiday. On this day in 1822, the South American rebels were victorious over the Spanish royalists.
25MayAfrican Freedom Day
African Freedom Day, celebrated on 25 May, commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963.
25MayJordan Independence Day
The most important day in the history of the country, May 25th is celebrated as Independence Day or Eid Alestaklal in Jordan.
25MayArgentina’s May Revolution
Argentina’s May Revolution, commemorated on May 25th, marks a crucial turning point in the country’s struggle for independence. Beginning in 1810, this week-long series of events led to the establishment of the first local government in Buenos Aires, overthrowing Spanish colonial rule.
26MayGeorgia Independence Day
Georgia celebrates its Independence Day on May 26, the day commemorating the adoption of the Act of Independence in 1918. It is a national day in the country and is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other festivities.
26MayGuyana Independence Day
Independence Day falls on May 26 and is a national holiday in the Co-Operative Republic of Guayana. It marks the independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
28MayNepal Republic Day
Republic Day in Nepal is celebrated on May 28 every year, marking the country’s transition to a republic in 2008. This day also honors the establishment of democracy in the country.
28MayArmenia Republic Day
A national day in the country and a public holiday, Armenia’s Republic Day marks the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic in 1918.
28MayAzerbaijan Independence Day
Formerly celebrated as Republic Day, Azerbaijan’s Independence Day commemorates the founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and its declaration of independence from the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1918.
28MayPhilippines Flag Day
Flag Day in the Philippines is observed on May 28 each year and is a working holiday. This day commemorates the first time the Philippine flag was unfurled in battle in 1898, symbolizing national pride and unity.
30MayCroatia Statehood Day
The Statehood Day in Croatia, also known as Dan državnosti, marks the constitution of the first modern multi-party parliament in the country in 1991. It is a public holiday and a national day.
??MayBermuda Day
Bermuda Day is celebrated on the 4th Friday in May. This day commemorates the Island’s heritage and culture.
??MayUSA Memorial Day
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day of remembrance and reflection, marked by ceremonies, parades, and the decoration of graves.
May is the month that begins with May Day, also known as Labor Day or International Workers’ Day (May 1), which honors the working class and laborers who have contributed to the development and growth of their respective nations. In addition to International Workers’ Day and national celebrations, May has other significant global events. These include World Press Freedom Day (May 3), World Asthma Day (May 7), and World Red Cross Day (May 8). Mother’s Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, honors maternal love. The month also includes the International Day of Families (May 15), World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17), World Biodiversity Day (May 22), and World No Tobacco Day (May 31), highlighting the importance of family, communication, conservation, and public health.