National Days for May

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May 2026

Week 4 of 5 · May 17 – 24

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Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7 observances

National Pack Rat Day

National Cherry Cobbler Day

National Take Your Parents To The Playground Day

National Walnut Day

National Idaho Day

National Graduation Tassel Day

May 17 | Birthdays And Events

Monday, May 18, 2026, 6 observances

National No Dirty Dishes Day

National Cheese Souffle Day

National Visit Your Relatives Day

National Hiv Vaccine Awareness Day

May 18 | Birthdays And Events

National Sun Responsibly Day

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4 observances

National May Ray Day

National Devil’s Food Cake Day

National Roadie Day

May 19 | Birthdays And Events

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9 observances

National Rescue Dog Day

National Be A Millionaire Day

National Juice Slush Day

National Pick Strawberries Day

National Streaming Day

National Sugarbee® Apple Day

Emergency Medical Services For Children Day

May 20 | Birthdays And Events

National Quiche Lorraine Day

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5 observances

National Strawberries And Cream Day

National Waitstaff Day

National Memo Day

National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

May 21 | Birthdays And Events

Friday, May 22, 2026, 9 observances

National Maritime Day

National Vanilla Pudding Day

National Road Trip Day

National Buy A Musical Instrument Day

National Don’t Fry Day

National Craft Distillery Day

National Cooler Day

National Solitaire Day

May 22 | Birthdays And Events

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 3 observances

National Lucky Penny Day

National Taffy Day

May 23 | Birthdays And Events

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 8 observances

Brother's Day

National Scavenger Hunt Day

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

National Family Fun Day

National Yucatan Shrimp Day

National Escargot Day

National Wyoming Day

May 24 | Birthdays And Events

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