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9 holidays observed on this day
Saturday, May 23 2026

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May 23 2026

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What May 23 celebrates

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

World Turtle Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Animals Reptiles International

World Turtle Day

An awareness day on May 23 dedicated to protecting turtles and tortoises and raising public awareness about threats to their habitats and populations.

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National Lucky Penny Day
Community origin
National Lucky Penny Day

Celebrate National Lucky Penny Day with a pocketful of luck - find that special penny and make your wishes come true!

Fun Silly United States
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National Taffy Day
Food observance
National Taffy Day

Celebrate National Taffy Day with friends and family - indulge in your favorite flavors of delicious taffy treats!

Food Candy United States
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National Drinking with Chickens Day
Community origin
National Drinking with Chickens Day

Get ready to cluck and sip on National Drinking with Chickens Day! Enjoy a fun day of drinks, games, and feathered friends.

Fun Silly United States
05
National Ethan Day
Observance
National Ethan Day

Calling all Ethans! It's time to celebrate your unique name and bond with fellow Ethans on National Ethan Day. Let the festivities begin!

Names International
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National Road Trip Day
Observance
National Road Trip Day

Fuel up, buckle in and hit the road! National Road Trip Day is your chance to explore scenic routes and make unforgettable memories.

Travel Road Trips United States
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Awareness day
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Let's raise awareness and support for women suffering from obstetric fistula on International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Together, we can make a difference!

Awareness Health Conditions International
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World Crohn’s and Colitis Day
Awareness day
World Crohn’s and Colitis Day

Join the fight against Crohn's and Colitis on World Crohn's and Colitis Day - support those living with these chronic illnesses and raise awareness!

Awareness Health Conditions International
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National Reed Day
Observance
National Reed Day

Calling all Reeds! It's time to embrace your name and celebrate National Reed Day with pride - share your stories and connect with fellow Reeds.

Names International
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This week & month

73 month-long observances and 4 week-long ones that include May 23.

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
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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