Important Days in May | List of Important Days in May

Important Days in May

So many festivals and events in May 2021 have been celebrated nationally and internationally. Here we have the list of all the important days in May and their importance for the day which you need to know about May. India is the hierarchical society which offers a wide variety in every aspect of life. This list will also inform you about the events which fall in the month of May. 

1 May- International Labour Day or May Day

The International Labour Day or Labour Day which is also known as the May Day is celebrated in the month of May every year all over the world. Indians refer this day as an Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din. The name suggests that this day is celebrated to pay tribute to the labours worldwide. 

 

1 May- Maharashtra Day

A state holiday Maharashtra Day which is only celebrated in Maharashtra on every 1 May. On this day in 1960, the state of Maharashtra was formed from the division of the Bombay state. 

 

1 May- Gujarat Day

On 1 May 1960, the state of Gujarat was formed, so it is also observed as the state holiday. 

 

2 May- World Tuna Day

The day is first observed in the United Nations on 2nd May. It is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of Tuna Fish. 

 

3 May- Press Freedom Day

Press Freedom Day or World Press freedom day is being observed on 3 May. It is observed to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. 

 

3 May- World Laughter Day

The day is celebrated every first Sunday of May. It was first celebrated in 1998 in Mumbai, India. The founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement, Dr Madan Kataria had arranged this day for the very first time 

 

4 May- Coal Miners Day

Coal Miners Day is celebrated to give honour to the coal miners. Every year 4 May is observed as the coal miners day. Coal Mining is done to extract coal from the ground, also it is one of the most dangerous professions in India. The coal miners work hard to earn their income, also they know the fact that they might not return back to their homes after the work, still, they work hard. 

 

4 May- International Firefighters Day

Every year 4 May is observed as the International Firefighters Day. On 4 January 1999, the day was instituted after a proposal was emailed out across the world due to the deaths of five firefighter’s in a bushfire which happened in Australia. That is why the day is observed to recognize the sacrifice that has been made by the firefighters and also honour them to make sure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. 

 

5 May- World Asthma Day 

The world asthma day is observed on the first Tuesday in May every year. The day is honoured to spread awareness and care about asthma in the world. The annual event is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma. Asthma is the chronic inflammation of bronchitis causing cold, breathlessness, chest tightness etc. 

 

7 May- World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day is celebrated to raise awareness about sports in youth. It is observed on 7 May worldwide. It is celebrated in schools and institutions to promote athletics as the primary sport and to introduce new talent and youngsters in the field of athletics. 

 

7 May- Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

7 May is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore according to the Gregorian Calendar. Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata. He was India’s one of the top artists, novelist, author, Bengali poet, humanist, philosopher, etc. Rabindranath Tagore was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. 

 

7 May- Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima is observed on the day when Gautama Buddha was born. It has been believed that Gautama Buddha was born on the full moon day of the month of Vaishakh in the Lumbini garden near Kapilvastu. He is also known as the Jyoti Punj of Asia or the Light of Asia. In 2020, Buddha Purnima is celebrated on 7 May.

 

8 May- World Red Cross Day

Every year on 8 May World Red Cross Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant. He was also the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Dunant was born in Geneva in 1828 and became the first recipient of the 1st Nobel Peace Prize. 

 

8 May- World Thalassaemia Day

Every year on 8 May, World Thalassaemia Day or International Thalassaemia Day is observed. It is observed in the honour of all the patients who are suffering from Thalassaemia and for their parents as well that despite the burden of the disease they never lost hope for life. The day also encourages those who struggle to live with the disease. 

 

10 May- Mother’s Day

Every year mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May throughout the world. The day honours the motherhood and is observed in the different forms. Anna Jarvis is the founder of mother’s day, she had given the idea of celebrating Mother’s Day to honour mothers and motherhood in 1907. But this day was recognized in 1914. 

 

11 May- National Technology Day

National Technology Day is observed on May 11. The day highlights the important role of Science in our daily lives and encourages the students to opt for science as their option for the career. On this day Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test was held in 1998. 

 

12 May- International Nurses Day

International Nurse Day is celebrated on 12 May every year to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The day honours the contribution which has been made by the nurses to the society around the world. The International Nurses kit is produced every year by the International Council of Nurses organisation to educate and assist health workers globally with a different theme every year. 

 

15 May- International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May. The basic unit of society is the family. Third day gives an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues related to the families and to increase the knowledge about social, economic, and demographic processes which affect them. On this day awareness-raising events have been done in different parts of the world.

 

15 May- National Endangered Species Day

On the third Friday of May, the National Endangered Species Day is celebrated every year. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all the imperilled species. The endangered species act 1973, has been enforced for the protection of wildlife and threatened species. 

 

16 May- Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is observed to pay tribute to the men and women who served the United States Armed Forces. It is celebrated on the third Saturday of May every year. 

 

17 May- World Telecommunication Day

Every year on 17 May the World Telecommunication day is observed. The day marks the founding of the ITU when the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris on 17 May 1865.

 

17 May- World Hypertension Day

The day is celebrated on 17 May annually as the World Hypertension League (WHL). This day promotes awareness about hypertension and to encourage the people to prevent and control such a silent killer. 

 

18 May- World AIDS Vaccine Day

Every year on 18 May Worlds AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed. The efforts of thousands of researchers, scientists, health professionals who have contributed to the process of finding safe and effective AIDS medicine, has been marked on this day. Also, on this day many awareness programmes are being done to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. 

 

18 May- International Museum Day

The day marks to raise awareness about the museum and their role in society. The International Museum Day is observed on 18 May. It was created in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The organisation suggests a proper theme every year which includes globalisation, bridging the gaps which have been created culturally and care for the environment. 

 

21 May- National Anti-Terrorism Day

Every year on 21 May National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to spread the awareness about the violence caused by the terrorists. Also, this day commemorates the former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day. 

 

22 May- International Day for Biological Diversity

The day is observed as International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 to increase the awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. 

 

25 May- National Memorial Day

National Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May every year. The day is celebrated to remember those brave soldiers who lost their lives while serving the US Military. 

 

31 May- Anti Tobacco Day

Every year on 31 May, Anti-Tobacco Day or World no tobacco day is observed across the globe to make people aware and to educate them about the harmful effects of tobacco. 

So, these are some important days in the month of May which will help you to get informed and enhance your knowledge.