Weird and Wonderful Holidays in May To Celebrate With Kids

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There are a lot of great reasons to celebrate in May. The merry month of May celebrates spring in full swing and boasts a number of fun holidays that have been celebrated for centuries or longer.

From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day and the beginning of summer. May also is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, and National Mediterranean Diet Month.

The month of May also sees National Strawberry Month. So, May is the time to try your hand at growing your own strawberries and making lots of delicious strawberry desserts.

Here’s a list of all the fun and random May holidays, ones that are best to enjoy with your family. Check out these fun holidays and pick a few to celebrate.

Fun & Unique Holidays in May

Check out these fun & random May holidays you can celebrate. From Macaroon Day to Dance Like a Chicken Day, there’s a great reason to gather your friends or family and have a little fun.

Date	Holiday
MAY 1	International Harry Potter Day May Day
MAY 2	Free Comic Book Day National Brothers and Sisters Day
MAY 3	National Paranormal Day
MAY 4	Star Wars Day
MAY 5	Cinco de Mayo National Hoagie Day National Teacher Day
MAY 6	International No Diet Day National Beverage Day National Nurses Day National Tourist Appreciation Day
MAY 7	National Day of Prayer National Tourism Day World Password Day
MAY 8	National Have a Coke Day
MAY 9	National Moscato Day World Migratory Bird Day
MAY 10	National Clean Your Room Day National Shrimp Day
MAY 11	National Eat What You Want Day
MAY 12	National Limerick Day
MAY 13	International Hummus Day National Apple Pie Day National Fruit Cocktail Day National Receptionists Day
MAY 14	National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
MAY 15	International Day of Families National Chocolate Chip Day National Endangered Species Day National Pizza Party Day
MAY 16	National Armed Forces Day National Mimosa Day
MAY 17	National Walnut Day
MAY 18	National No Dirty Dishes Day
MAY 19	National Devil’s Food Cake Day
MAY 20	National Be a Millionaire Day
MAY 21	National Talk Like Yoda Day National Waitstaff Day
MAY 22	Buy a Musical Instrument Day
MAY 23	National Taffy Day
MAY 24	Aviation Maintenance Technician Day National Brother’s Day National Scavenger Hunt Day
MAY 25	National Wine Day
MAY 26	National Paper Airplane Day National Cherry Dessert Day
MAY 27	International Jazz Day
MAY 28	National Brisket Day National Hamburger Day National Sunscreen Day
MAY 29	Learn About Composting Day
MAY 30	National Mint Julep Day
MAY 31	National Macaroon Day
	Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday)
	Memorial Day (last Monday)

Ideas to Celebrate in May:

May 2: Brother & Sisters Day – Call your brother or sister and tell them you love them!
May 4: Star Wars Day – Have a Star Wars-themed dinner or watch Star Wars.
May 8: No Sock Day – Don’t wear socks all day.
May 10: Clean Up Your Room Day – No excuses! Give your bedroom a good clean!
May 11: Eat What You Want Day – This is self-explanatory. Eat what you want today!
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day – Make and enjoy one or lots of these Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies.
May 19: World Baking Day – Get the kids in the kitchen and teach them to bake.
Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday) – Celebrate your mom with one of these Foodie Experience Gifts For Mother’s Day and show your mom just how special and appreciated they are this Mother’s Day.
Memorial Day (last Monday) – Visit the cemeteries of your loved ones.