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National Hamburger Day on May 28th wraps up National Burger Month and also ushers in summer grilling season.
On the last Wednesday in May each year, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the U.S. for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Let's get our sneakers on and...
National Maritime Day on May 22 recognizes the launch of the maritime industry in the United States. The celebration also honors America’s Merchant Marines for their contributions and sacrifices for...
On May 22, National Craft Distillery Day adds spirits to the small-batch revolution. Recognizing the diversity of distilled spirits, the industry followed in the footsteps of the craft brewers and...
On May 21, National American Red Cross Founder's Day marks the anniversary of the American Red Cross.
Each year on May 20, we recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life on National Rescue Dog Day.
Little is better than May 19th with the flavor and richness of National Devil’s Food Cake Day to be enjoyed by chocolate cake lovers throughout the country and around the world.
Today is May 18 and we encourage all family members to stay connected during National Visit Your Relatives Day.
There is a class of students annually across the country celebrating their academic achievements and accomplishments, and National Graduation Tassel Day on May 17 is just the start. Today, we...
Each year on the third Friday in May, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day.
May 15 honors Peace Officers Memorial Day to tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or been injured in the line of duty. The observance...
National Dance Like a Chicken Day on May 14 encourages everyone to dance like a chicken! This day entertains from start to finish with people flapping their arms and strutting chicken-like.
Observed annually on May 12th, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 – Jan. 29, 1888).
Always observed on May 11th, National Twilight Zone Day features mysterious twists and turns highlighted with eerie background music and unexplainable occurrences.
National Miniature Golf Day on the second Saturday in May celebrates a fun, but often challenging, game that's a scaled down version of the game of golf.
National Student Nurse Day takes part in National Nurses Week on May 8th. The day honors student nurses as they pursue a career in medicine.
Always the Friday before Mother’s Day, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of the spouses of the Armed Forces.
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. It has been observed continuously since 1952.
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