May has several holidays and observances, including:
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Memorial Day: A federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May.
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Hawaiian Lei Day: Celebrated on May 1.
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Loyalty Day: Celebrated on May 1.
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May Day: Celebrated on May 1.
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Eat What You Want Day: Celebrated on May 11.
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Twilight Zone Day: Celebrated on May 11.
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Mothers Day: Celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
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National Missing Children’s Day: Celebrated on May 25.
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National Towel Day: Celebrated on May 25 in the UK.
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Memorial Day: Celebrated on the last Monday of May in the US.
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World Otter Day: Celebrated on the last Wednesday in May.
In addition to these holidays, May also has several monthly observances, including Arthritis Awareness Month, Better Sleep Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Walking Month, and Women’s Health Care Month.
