Every day this month is home to several May national days. There’s a reason for everyone to celebrate!
If you like cocktails, you might be interested to learn about the drink days this month. From National Cosmopolitan Day on the 7th to the various wine holidays and National Mint Julep Day on the 30th, there’s a drink for everyone to enjoy.
If you want to skip the beverage days, and focus on food, there’s lots of food days to look forward to as well! Some of our favorites are National Coconut Cream Pie Day on the 8th, National Buttermilk Biscuit Day on the 14th and of course the various chocolate holidays this month!
There’s also days dedicated to students, like National Graduation Tassel Day on the 17th, and days dedicated to animals like National Rescue Dog Day on the 20th. Surprisingly, National Leprechaun Day even falls during the month, on the 13th.
Find out more about the May national days, by reading the posts below. Don’t forget to see which days you can find in our free national days word search puzzle for the month!
If you like refreshing summer cocktails, you’ll enjoy celebrating National Mint Julep Day. This national day is observed every year on May 30. A mint julep is made from three main components: fresh mint, sugar and whiskey (traditionally bourbon whiskey). The cocktail has a subtle sweetness and just enough whiskey to make you forget the summer…
Calling all Jurassic Park lovers, and Land Before Time fans. Dinosaur Day falls on the third Tuesday in May! It’s one of several national days dedicated to these magnificent creatures; International Dinosaur Day falls on June 1 and National Fossil Day falls on the Wednesday of the second full week in October. Keep reading this…
Are you a dog lover? Then National Dog Rescue Day is for you! It falls annually on May 20th. This national day is dedicated to bringing awareness to shelter dogs that need to be adopted. Keep reading to learn the origin of National Rescue Dog Day, plus get a list of ways to celebrate and fun…
May 16 is National Mimosa Day. Since this classic wine-based cocktail contains both sparkling wine and orange juice, it is often served alongside plates of waffles and pancakes for brunch. However, you can enjoy a mimosa at any time of day. If you enjoy other cocktails made with Champagne, like Bellinis, you’ll love mimosas! Keep reading…
May 17 is National Graduation Tassel Day. It’s a time for graduates to be honored for their academic achievements and for them to start a new journey in life. Tradition has the graduate moves the tassel from right to left when their name is called and they receive their anticipated diploma. This “turning of the tassel” only…
This handy list of national days in May will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national days. Use it to plan your crafts ideas, food and drink recipes, and get some ideas for activities. Each time I cover a new and fun national day about May…
This list of May food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From brunch for Mom on Mother’s Day, spicy delights for Cinco de Mayo and BBQ makings to share with friends and family for Memorial Day, the month is overload for foodies. Every day of the month has at least one food or drink…
It’s time for mothers, Memorial Day and our free May word search printable. This word puzzle features 21 of the national days in May. This is a moderately difficult word search puzzle. It would be best for older kids, teen and adults. The national days hidden within this custom word search puzzle honor a variety of…
May 3 is National Garden Meditation Day. It’s dedicated to finding time to relax, and forget about the outside world in the peace of a lovely garden setting. It’s often hard to take time out of a busy schedule to sit down and meditate. However, this national day gives you the perfect excuse to take some…
Do you prefer wine over beer and cocktails? If so, get ready to celebrate one of your new favorite wine holidays – National Wine Day! This day of wine enthusiasm falls annually on May 25. There are many wine holidays throughout the year; some dedicated to specific varietals of wine, and others dedicated to drinking…
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day falls on May 14. It’s a tasty national day that foodies love to celebrate. Who can resist the tempting flavor of flaky buttermilk biscuits? They are a staple in the South at any gathering. If you love them as much as I do, today is the day to celebrate. Southern style…
Did you know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns? In addition to this holiday, there’s also a National Leprechaun Day falls annually on May 13. It’s logical to assume that St. Patrick’s Day is the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns because leprechauns are one of…
It’s time to give your sweet tooth a workout, because May 12 is National Nutty Fudge Day! Celebrate this May food day by learning about this popular sweet treat’s interesting history. Many early stories about fudge show that it came about by accident when cooks were trying to make other types of candy. Keep reading…
May 11 is celebrated as National Twilight Zone Day. It’s time to honor the TV show where nothing is as it seems and where you are about to enter another dimension. May is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of unusual activities. Check out the full list of May national days…
May 10 is celebrated as National Shrimp Day. Today is the day for shrimp fans all over the world to come together to enjoy this popular seafood offering. There is a reason that we all gravitate to the shrimp at an all you can eat buffet. They taste so darn good! Keep reading for some…
May 9 is celebrated as National Butterscotch Brownie Day. It’s a day for those who love both butterscotch and the texture of brownies to get out the cooking pans and put on their aprons. Let’s get baking! Butterscotch brownies are also known by the terms “blondies” and “brookies”. They are a delicious baked dessert that…
Coke drinkers take note – May 8 is National Have a Coke Day. It’s time to grab a can of one of America’s favorite soft drinks. After all, we’ve been drinking it since 1891! National days are a fun way to celebrate, particularly if they have an association with food and drink. Each month there…
National Coconut Cream Pie Day is here! Today is the perfect reason to pull up a chair and enjoy a slice of coconut cream pie while learning more about coconuts. This tropical food can be used in so many ways, but one of most delicious uses is in coconut cream pies. Keep reading to learn…
May 7 is National Cosmopolitan Day. Better known as the “Cosmo,” the drink is a combination of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. There are slight variations on the recipe (I like mine with some orange liquor as well) but a vodka drink devised in 1987 by bartender, Toby Cecchini is the one that…
May 6 is celebrated each year as National Beverage Day. No matter your preferred choice of drink, today is the day to sit back, grab a glass and enjoy your favorite beverage. Beverages play a big part in our lives, whether it is nourishment in liquid form, or a way to enjoy entertaining with friends….