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13 holidays observed on this day
Wednesday, May 6 2026

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May 6 2026

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

International No Diet Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Health Nutrition United States

International No Diet Day

Celebrate yourself on International No Diet Day - love your body, treat yourself, and be kind to yourself!

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National Beverage Day
Corporate Initiative
National Beverage Day

A US observance on May 6 celebrating beverages of all kinds. Originally established in 1921 as 'Bottled Carbonated Beverage Day' to promote consumer confidence in beverage purity.

Food Soft Drinks United States
03
National Nurses Day
Observance
National Nurses Day

Show your appreciation for nurses this National Nurses Day! Show your support with donations, cards, and kind words to recognize their hard work.

Careers Healthcare United States
04
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Awareness day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day

Shedding light on Childhood Depression Awareness Day - it’s time to understand, support, and embrace our young warriors bravely battling this silent fight.

Awareness Mental Health International
05
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
Awareness day
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day

Raise awareness for mental health - join us on National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day and take the first step towards understanding and healing.

Awareness Mental Health United States
06
National Aidan Day
Observance
National Aidan Day

Time to celebrate all the Aidans out there! Don't forget to show your favorite Aidan some love and appreciation on this special day.

Names International
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National Crepe Suzette Day
Food observance
National Crepe Suzette Day

Indulge in the sweet and buttery goodness of Crepe Suzette on its special day - National Crepe Suzette Day! Bon appétit!

Food Desserts United States
08
National Skilled Trades Day
Observance
National Skilled Trades Day

Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day by recognizing the valuable work of skilled tradespeople and their contributions to our communities!

Careers Trades United States
09
National Tony Day
Observance
National Tony Day

Calling all Tonys! It's time to celebrate your special day and show off the awesomeness of sharing a name with the iconic figure, Tony.

Names International
10
Great American Grump Out
Observance
Great American Grump Out

Let's shoo away the grumps! Celebrate the Great American Grump Out by putting a lid on those frowns and turning them into laughter and smiles.

Health Self-Care United States
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National Tourist Appreciation Day
Community Origin
National Tourist Appreciation Day

An annual observance on May 6 recognizing the economic, cultural, and community contributions that tourists make to destinations across the United States.

Travel Vacation Planning United States
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Sauvignon Blanc Day
Food observance
Sauvignon Blanc Day

Raise a glass and celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day with its crisp, refreshing flavors - the perfect excuse for a midweek happy hour!

Food Alcohol United Kingdom
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National Interpreter Appreciation Day
Observance
National Interpreter Appreciation Day

Say thanks in many languages - it's National Interpreter Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate these unsung heroes bridging our language gaps.

Careers Healthcare United States
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This week & month

72 month-long observances and 15 week-long ones that include May 6.

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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