Important Days in May
1 May – International Labour Day (May Day)
Celebrates the contribution of workers and the labour movement worldwide.
3 May – World Press Freedom Day
Observed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to promote freedom of the press.
4 May – International Firefighters’ Day
Honours firefighters for their service and sacrifice.
7 May – World Athletics Day
Promotes sports and physical fitness among youth.
8 May – World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant and organized by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
11 May – National Technology Day (India)
Marks the anniversary of the Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests conducted in 1998 in Pokhran.
12 May – International Nurses Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
15 May – International Day of Families
Observed by the United Nations to highlight the importance of families.
17 May – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Organized by the International Telecommunication Union.
18 May – International Museum Day
Celebrated by the International Council of Museums.
21 May – National Anti-Terrorism Day (India)
Observed on the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.
22 May – International Day for Biological Diversity
Observed by the United Nations to promote biodiversity conservation.
31 May – World No Tobacco Day
Organized by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.