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17 holidays observed on this day
Friday, May 22 2026

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What May 22 celebrates

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

National Julie Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Names United States

National Julie Day

A name day on May 22 honoring people named Julie and its variants, celebrating a name descended from one of ancient Rome's most powerful families.

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National Vanilla Pudding Day
Food observance
National Vanilla Pudding Day

Indulge your sweet tooth on National Vanilla Pudding Day - try some of our delicious recipes or just grab a spoon and dig in!

Food Desserts United States
03
Sherlock Holmes Day
Observance
Sherlock Holmes Day

Get your detective hat on and join us in celebrating Sherlock Holmes Day with puzzles, games, and all things mysterious!

Pop Culture Books International
04
World Goth Day
Observance
World Goth Day

Get ready to embrace your dark side and celebrate World Goth Day with music, fashion, art, and all things gothic!

Pop Culture Music International
05
International Day for Biological Diversity
Observance
International Day for Biological Diversity

Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity by exploring nature and getting to know the amazing biodiversity of our planet!

Nature Conservation International
06
National Solitaire Day
Observance
National Solitaire Day

Ready to put your skills to the test? Celebrate National Solitaire Day by playing your favorite card game and challenging yourself to beat your best score!

Pop Culture Gaming United States
07
Harvey Milk Day
Observance
Harvey Milk Day

Celebrate Harvey Milk Day and honor his legacy of courage and activism - fight for justice, equality, and acceptance for all!

Culture LGBTQ+ United States
08
Bitcoin Pizza Day
Observance
Bitcoin Pizza Day

Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with the most famous pizza purchase in history! Trade your crypto and get a slice of the action.

Business Financial Literacy United States
09
World Paloma Day
Food observance
World Paloma Day

Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate World Paloma Day! Enjoy this refreshing tequila cocktail with friends and family all day long. Cheers!

Food Alcohol International
10
Shavuot
Observance
Shavuot

Celebrate Shavuot with joyous festivities and delicious dairy treats! Honor the giving of the Torah and relish in spiritual enlightenment.

Religion Jewish International
11
Buy A Musical Instrument Day
Observance
Buy A Musical Instrument Day

It's Buy A Musical Instrument Day - time to make some beautiful music and explore your creative side!

Hobbies Performing Arts United States
12
National Craft Distillery Day
Food observance
National Craft Distillery Day

Raise a glass and celebrate National Craft Distillery Day with unique, handcrafted spirits made by passionate artisans. Cheers to supporting small businesses!

Food Alcohol United States
13
Canadian Immigrants Day
Observance
Canadian Immigrants Day

Let's celebrate the diverse and vibrant culture of Canada on Canadian Immigrants Day - a day to recognize and honor the contributions of immigrants to our country!

Culture Regional Canada
14
Erev Shavuot
Observance
Erev Shavuot

Embrace tradition this Erev Shavuot! Enjoy a night of introspection and Torah study to honor the giving of the Mosaic Law.

Religion Jewish Israel
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National Maritime Day
Observance
National Maritime Day

Celebrate National Maritime Day - explore the wonders of the oceans and join us in honoring those who keep our maritime industry running strong!

Careers Logistics United States
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World Preeclampsia Day
Awareness day
World Preeclampsia Day

Raise awareness and help save lives on World Preeclampsia Day. Learn about this serious pregnancy complication and how to prevent it.

Awareness Health Conditions International
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Martinique Slavery Abolition Day
Observance
Martinique Slavery Abolition Day

Honor the courage and resilience of those who fought for freedom on Slavery Abolition Day in Martinique, a historic day of remembrance.

Culture Civics Martinique
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This week & month

73 month-long observances and 5 week-long ones that include May 22.

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
National Smile Month
May 17 – June 17
National Smile Month
Health
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
All of May
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
Awareness
National Doughnut Week
May 16–24
National Doughnut Week
Food
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
Dementia Awareness Week
May 18–24
Dementia Awareness Week
Awareness
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 EMS Week
May 17–23
National EMS Week
Careers
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
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 Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
Foster Care Fortnight
May 9–22
Foster Care Fortnight
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
Walk to School Week UK
May 20–25
Walk to School Week UK
School
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