1 MAY
International Labour Day
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on May Day.
2 MAY
World Asthma Day(held on 1st Tuesday of May)
On World Asthma Day and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma. We can help you take action. We have resources for you. We can help you raise awareness.
7 MAY
World Athletics Day
World Athletics Day is celebrated every year globally on the 7th of May to raise awareness about the importance of fitness and encourage them to play sports, especially athletics. The basic objective of World Athletics Day is to boost the participation of youths in athletics.
World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day is celebrated to raise awareness about laughter and its benefits to the people. World Laughter Day is also celebrated with the aim to manifest world peace and build global consciousness through laughter.
8 MAY
World Red Cross Day
Every year May 8 is celebrated as World Red Cross Day to honor the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828. The day aims to broaden the public's understanding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
11 MAY
National Technology Day (India)
National Technology Day in India is an annual event held every year on May 11th. A day that is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of scientists, researchers, engineers, and trainers.
12 MAY
International Nurses Day (India)
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12 to mark the contributions that nurses make to society, also the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.
14 MAY
World Mothers Day(on 2nd Sunday of May)
Mother's Day will be celebrated on May 14 in 2023. The day is celebrated and observed to commemorate the efforts of mothers and honour their value in our lives and in our society. Mother's Day is celebrated in different countries across the world on different days.
16 MAY
Dengue Prevention Day (India)
National Dengue Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to raise awareness about dengue in the country. Dengue Day is celebrated on 16th May each year.
22 MAY
International Day for Biological Diversity
The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22. Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.
28 MAY
International Day of Action for Women’s Health
International Day of Action for Women’s Health (also known as International Women’s Health Day) is marked on May 28 by women and health organizations globally to educate people about women’s health and rights. The day fights against the social and gender disparities that violate women’s rights. It is alarming that these disparities manifest in various ways and operate at multiple levels. These include women’s rights to their bodies and to health, as well as to equality and non-discrimination. This day provides women with more information about sexual and reproductive rights and control over their reproductive health.
31 MAY
World Anti-Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year to highlight the risk associated with the use of tobacco. The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness to help reduce use and protect the health of the people.