In May 2025, there are several notable holidays and observances celebrated internationally and in specific countries: International and U.S. Observances:
- May 1: May Day, Mother Goose Day, International Doodle Day, Learn to Ride a Bike Day, National Day of Prayer (first Thursday), World Password Day (first Thursday)
- May 4: Star Wars Day
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla, widely celebrated in the U.S. as a day of Mexican culture and heritage
- May 11: Mother's Day
- May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day
- May 19: NASCAR Day
- May 23: Lucky Penny Day
- May 26: Memorial Day, a U.S. federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service
Weekly and Monthly Observances in May:
- National Pet Week (May 4-10), Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), National Nurses Week (May 6-12), National Women's Health Week (May 11-17), National EMS Week (May 18-24), National Safe Sun Week (May 19-25)
- May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Women’s Health Month, National Strawberry Month, National Pet Month, National Salad Month, National Salsa Month, National Barbecue Month, National Blood Pressure Month, Military Appreciation Month, and more
Holidays in the Netherlands in May 2025:
- May 5: Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag), a public holiday commemorating the end of German occupation in World War II
- May 11: Mother's Day (observance)
- May 29: Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag), a public holiday occurring forty days after Easter
These are some of the main holidays and observances in May 2025 across different regions and cultures
