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Tuesday, May 12 2026

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May 12 2026

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What May 12 celebrates

11 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

National Nutty Fudge Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Chocolate United States

National Nutty Fudge Day

Treat yourself on National Nutty Fudge Day! Indulge in creamy, delicious fudge made with all your favorite nutty ingredients.

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National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
Observance
National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day

On National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day, let's take a moment to thank and honor those who support our well-being and emotional growth.

Careers Healthcare United States
03
International Nurses Day
Observance
International Nurses Day

Honor the heroes on International Nurses Day - thank them for their hard work and dedication to keeping us safe!

Careers Healthcare International
04
National Anthony Day
Observance
National Anthony Day

Calling all Anthonys! Celebrate your name and uniqueness on National Anthony Day with fun facts, memes, and shoutouts from fellow Anthonys.

Names International
05
National Limerick Day
Observance
National Limerick Day

Celebrate National Limerick Day with a fun and funny poem - create your own or share one of your favorites!

Pop Culture Books United States
06
National Tampon Day
Awareness day
National Tampon Day

On National Tampon Day, let's break the stigma and celebrate this essential product that empowers women all over the world!

Awareness Public Health United States
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International Day of Plant Health
Observance
International Day of Plant Health

Show your support for International Day of Plant Health by joining in on the conversation and helping to spread awareness about plant health!

Nature Plants International
08
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Awareness day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Show your support for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - join the fight to help raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote better treatments.

Awareness Health Conditions United States
09
National Hospital Day
Observance
National Hospital Day

Join us in honoring our healthcare heroes on National Hospital Day - they work tirelessly to care for us and deserve all the recognition!

Careers Healthcare United States
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International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
Awareness day
International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases

Let's raise awareness and support for those living with chronic immunological and neurological diseases on International Awareness Day

Awareness Health Conditions International
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National Odometer Day
Observance
National Odometer Day

It's National Odometer Day - time to check your car's odometer and make sure you're on the right track for a safe, efficient journey!

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United States
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This week & month

72 month-long observances and 7 week-long ones that include May 12.

National Pet Month
All of May
National Pet Month
Animals
Mental Health Awareness Month
All of May
Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness
Military Appreciation Month
All of May
Military Appreciation Month
Careers
National Duckling Month
All of May
National Duckling Month
Food
Zombie Awareness Month
All of May
Zombie Awareness Month
Fun
Be Kind to Animals Month
All of May
Be Kind to Animals Month
Awareness
National Strawberry Month
All of May
National Strawberry Month
Food
National Hamburger Month
All of May
National Hamburger Month
Food
National Barbecue Month
All of May
National Barbecue Month
Food
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
All of May
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Awareness
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
All of May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Culture
Jewish American Heritage Month
All of May
Jewish American Heritage Month
Culture
National Salad Month
All of May
National Salad Month
Food
Lupus Awareness Month
All of May
Lupus Awareness Month
Awareness
Better Speech and Hearing Month
All of May
Better Speech and Hearing Month
Awareness
Small Business Month
All of May
Small Business Month
Business
ALS Awareness Month
All of May
ALS Awareness Month
Awareness
Date Your Mate Month
All of May
Date Your Mate Month
Relationships
American Cheese Month
All of May
American Cheese Month
Food
Better Sleep Month
All of May
Better Sleep Month
Health
National Salsa Month
All of May
National Salsa Month
Food
Correct Posture Month
All of May
Correct Posture Month
Health
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
All of May
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Awareness
Clean Air Month
All of May
Clean Air Month
Nature
Healthy Vision Month
All of May
Healthy Vision Month
Health
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
All of May
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
Awareness
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
All of May
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Health
National Blood Pressure Month
All of May
National Blood Pressure Month
Awareness
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
All of May
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Careers
Haitian Heritage Month
All of May
Haitian Heritage Month
Culture
National Heritage Month
All of May
National Heritage Month
Culture
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
All of May
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Awareness
Arthritis Awareness Month
All of May
Arthritis Awareness Month
Awareness
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
April 16 – May 29
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Nature
Indian Heritage Month
All of May
Indian Heritage Month
Culture
International Drum Month
All of May
International Drum Month
Hobbies
Local and Community History Month
All of May
Local and Community History Month
Culture
National Foster Care Month
All of May
National Foster Care Month
Awareness
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
All of May
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Awareness
National Walking Month
All of May
National Walking Month
Health
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
All of May
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
National Physiotherapy Month
All of May
National Physiotherapy Month
Careers
Older Americans Month
All of May
Older Americans Month
Awareness
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
All of May
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Awareness
Bealtaine Festival
All of May
Bealtaine Festival
Religion
Chip Your Pet Month
All of May
Chip Your Pet Month
Animals
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
All of May
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
Awareness
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
All of May
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
National Moving Month
All of May
National Moving Month
Lifestyle
Building Safety Month
All of May
Building Safety Month
Awareness
Lung Health Awareness Month
All of May
Lung Health Awareness Month
Awareness
Maternal Mental Health Month
All of May
Maternal Mental Health Month
Awareness
National Bicycle Safety Month
All of May
National Bicycle Safety Month
Awareness
National Recommitment Month
All of May
National Recommitment Month
Health
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
All of May
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
Awareness
Homeschool Awareness Month
All of May
Homeschool Awareness Month
Awareness
International Civility Awareness Month
All of May
International Civility Awareness Month
Awareness
Latino Books Month
May 1–30
Latino Books Month
Culture
National Preservation Month
All of May
National Preservation Month
Culture
National Share a Story Month
All of May
National Share a Story Month
Pop Culture
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
All of May
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Awareness
UN Global Road Safety Week
May 8–12
UN Global Road Safety Week
Awareness
Allergy Awareness Week
May 10–16
Allergy Awareness Week
Awareness
Brain Injury Awareness Week
May 11–17
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Awareness
EDS Awareness Month
All of May
EDS Awareness Month
Awareness
Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
All of May
Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
Awareness
Family Wellness Month
All of May
Family Wellness Month
Health
Get Caught Reading Month
All of May
Get Caught Reading Month
Pop Culture
Gifts From The Garden Month
All of May
Gifts From The Garden Month
Hobbies
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
All of May
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
National Hospital Week
May 10–16
National Hospital Week
Careers
National Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
Bike to Work Week
May 11–17
Bike to Work Week
Careers
Foster Care Fortnight
May 9–22
Foster Care Fortnight
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
M.E. Awareness Week
May 11–17
M.E. Awareness Week
Awareness
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