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18 holidays observed on this day
Tuesday, May 5 2026

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May 5 2026

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What May 5 celebrates

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

Cinco de Mayo MOST LOVED TODAY
Culture Hispanic Heritage Mexico

Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends and family - tacos, margaritas, and music to make it an unforgettable fiesta!

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National Teacher Day
Observance
National Teacher Day

Show your appreciation to teachers on National Teacher Day - thank them for their dedication and hard work in shaping young minds!

Careers Educators United States
03
National Astronaut Day
Observance
National Astronaut Day

Celebrate National Astronaut Day with a blast - take a virtual tour of space and explore the stars!

Culture Famous People United States
04
Nail Day
Observance
Nail Day

Pamper yourself on Nail Day with a fresh mani-pedi - choose from bold colors, fun designs, and luxurious treatments to show off your style.

Style Makeup United States
05
National Cartoonists Day
Observance
National Cartoonists Day

Celebrate National Cartoonists Day by appreciating the amazing work of these talented artists - pick up your favorite comic and enjoy!

Pop Culture Comics United States
06
National Concert Day
Corporate Initiative
National Concert Day

A music industry observance on May 5 celebrating live concert performances, the artists who create them, and the crews who stage them.

Pop Culture Music United States
07
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)
Observance
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)

Let's honor and cherish the little ones on Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) - a day to celebrate their happiness, health, and bright futures!

Relationships Children Japan
08
National Hoagie Day
Food observance
National Hoagie Day

Celebrate National Hoagie Day with delicious hoagies from your favorite sandwich shop - make it extra special with your choice of toppings!

Food Burgers United States
09
International Midwives Day
Observance
International Midwives Day

Celebrate International Midwives Day and honor those who devote their lives to the health of mothers and babies everywhere!

Careers Healthcare International
10
Great Lakes Awareness Day
Observance
Great Lakes Awareness Day

Dive into Great Lakes Awareness Day! Uncover the beauty, importance, and need for conservation of these vast freshwater treasures.

Nature Conservation International
11
National Devin Day
Observance
National Devin Day

Happy National Devin Day to all the amazing people out there who share this wonderful name - let's celebrate with fun memories and good company!

Names International
12
National Silence the Shame Day
Awareness day
National Silence the Shame Day

On National Silence the Shame Day, let's break the stigma surrounding mental health and have open conversations to support each other.

Awareness Mental Health United States
13
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day
Awareness day
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day

Raise awareness for sleep apnea and help others get a good night's rest on Sleep Apnea Awareness Day - join the movement today!

Awareness Health Conditions Australia
14
World Hand Hygiene Day
Awareness day
World Hand Hygiene Day

It's World Hand Hygiene Day! Make sure to wash your hands regularly and always promote good hygiene habits for a healthier tomorrow.

Awareness Public Health International
15
Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag)
Observance
Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag)

On Liberation Day, we honor and remember those who fought for our freedom. Let's celebrate the end of oppression and embrace a better future together!

Culture Civics Netherlands
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Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie Day
Community origin
Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie Day

Get ready to embrace your inner lumberjack and cuddle up with some sheds on Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie Day - don't forget to snap a pic!

Fun Silly United States
17
Lag BaOmer
Observance
Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer is here! Unleash your festive spirit with bonfires, parades and joyful celebrations. Experience this unique day in Jewish tradition!

Religion Jewish Israel
18
World Portuguese Language Day
Observance
World Portuguese Language Day

Get ready to celebrate World Portuguese Language Day with fun cultural events, language lessons, and delicious traditional dishes!

Culture Regional International
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This week & month

72 month-long observances and 15 week-long ones that include May 5.

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 Pet Week
May 3–9
National Pet Week
Animals
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
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4–8
Teacher Appreciation Week
Careers
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 Correctional Officer’s Week
May 3–9
National Correctional Officer’s Week
Careers
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
Public Service Recognition Week
May 3–9
Public Service Recognition Week
Awareness
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
Deaf Awareness Week
May 4–10
Deaf Awareness Week
Awareness
Drinking Water Week
May 3–9
Drinking Water 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 Physical Education and Sport Week
May 1–7
National Physical Education and Sport Week
School
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
Red Cross Week
May 4–10
Red Cross Week
Awareness
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
All of May
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Awareness
Youth Week
May 2–8
Youth Week
Awareness
Dying Matters Week
May 2–6
Dying Matters Week
Awareness
Dystonia Awareness Week
May 3–11
Dystonia 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
Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 4–8
Lawyer Well-Being Week
Careers
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
Sun Awareness Week
May 4–10
Sun Awareness Week
Awareness
Building Safety Week
May 2–6
Building Safety Week
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
May 3–9
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Awareness
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