May is a month of celebrations as spring turns to summer. Cinco de Mayo, Star Wars Day and National Nurses Day are highlights early in the month, and food lovers can mark National Hamburger Day and National Wine Day. History is remembered on Victory in Europe Day and National Maritime Day, while World Bee Day and World Turtle Day put nature in the spotlight. Find something to celebrate every day of May in the calendar below.
May 2027
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat1May Day2National Truffle Day3National Paranormal Day4Star Wars Day5Cinco de Mayo6National Nurses Day7National Roast Leg of Lamb Day8Victory in Europe Day9National Lost Sock Memorial Day10National Clean Up Your Room Day11National Eat What You Want Day12National Limerick Day13National Apple Pie Day14National Dance Like a Chicken Day15National Chocolate Chip Day16National Barbecue Day17National Cherry Cobbler Day18International Museum Day19National Devil’s Food Cake Day20World Bee Day21National Waitstaff Day22National Maritime Day23World Turtle Day24National Scavenger Hunt Day25National Wine Day26National Paper Airplane Day27National Sunscreen Day28National Hamburger Day29National Paperclip Day30National Mint Julep Day31National Smile Day