Here’s a list of all the fun and random May holidays, ones that are best to enjoy with children. Check out these fun & random holidays and pick a few to celebrate.
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.
And remember, Mother’s are celebrated too on the second Sunday in May

See all the monthly holiday lists here.
Fun Holidays in May
Check out these fun & random May holidays you can celebrate. From Macaroon Day to Memorial Day, there’s a great reason to gather your friends or family and have a little fun.
May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day
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
- Watch Star Wars
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
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 12: Limerick Day
May 13: Frog Jumping Day
May 14: Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday); Dance Like a Chicken Day
- Celebrate your mom with one of these Foodie Experience Gifts For Mother’s Day
- Honor the women who aren’t moms yet
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
May 19: World Baking Day
May 23: Lucky Penny Day
May 24: Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25: Memorial Day (last Monday)
- Visit cemeteries of your loved ones
May 28: International Hamburger Day
May 31: National Macaroon Day
So there you have it! You now have lots of weird and wonderful days to celebrate during the month of May.
What May Holidays will you be celebrating??
Michelle
Wednesday 22nd of April 2020
How fun! I think I’ll be celebrating all the days that have chocolate in them. 😉
Vickie Louise
Thursday 23rd of April 2020
Totally!! They're the best ones to celebrate!! Enjoy your chocolate 🍫