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May 13 Holidays

16 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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National Apple Pie Day BIGGEST ON MAY 13
Food Desserts United States

National Apple Pie Day

National Apple Pie Day is a reason to give an afternoon over to pastry and a bowl of peeled apples. Choose fruit that holds its shape, and eat the first slice standing up in the kitchen.

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Tulip Day
Observance
Tulip Day

Let your love bloom on Tulip Day - the perfect opportunity to surprise your loved one with a beautiful bouquet of these colorful and romantic flowers!

Nature Plants United States
218
03
National Crouton Day
Food observance
National Crouton Day

Celebrate National Crouton Day with a delicious salad - top it off with some crunchy croutons for the perfect snack or meal!

Food Side Dishes United States
206
04
National Leprechaun Day
Community Origin
National Leprechaun Day

The leprechaun of Irish folklore wore red for most of his history and has an EU-protected hillside in County Louth; his own day stands apart from St. Patrick's.

Culture Irish Heritage United States
183
05
National Frog Jumping Day
Observance
National Frog Jumping Day

Get jumping! Celebrate National Frog Jumping Day with fun activities, games, and prizes to make your day extra special!

Sports Races United States
182
06
National Fruit Cocktail Day
Food observance
National Fruit Cocktail Day

Celebrate National Fruit Cocktail Day with a delicious, refreshing blend of your favorite fruits - it's the perfect way to start any day!

Food Fruit United States
126
07
National Anita Day
Community Origin
National Anita Day

Two unrelated names share the spelling Anita: one shrinks from Ana and Hannah, the other has a separate Hindi root. May 13 goes to both, including the 1,100 Italian girls given the name in 2024.

Names International
125
08
World Facilities Management Day
Institutional Initiative
World Facilities Management Day

The people this day honours had no code of their own in the US occupation list until 2018; the government had filed their work alongside mail distribution. The second Wednesday in May is the day their trade bodies set aside.

Careers Trades International
114
09
International Hummus Day
Food observance
International Hummus Day

Celebrate International Hummus Day with friends and family! Enjoy delicious, healthy recipes and learn more about this versatile dip!

Food Global Cuisines International
104
10
National Drew Day
Community Origin
National Drew Day

Some Drews are short for Andrew and some have no connection to him at all, and the day takes both. The second kind descend from Drogo, a Frankish name nobody has ever managed to translate.

Names International
94
11
National Third Shift Workers Day
Observance
National Third Shift Workers Day

Show your appreciation for Third Shift Workers this National Third Shift Workers Day with heartfelt words and special treats!

Careers Workplace Wellness United States
80
12
National Receptionists Day
Observance
National Receptionists Day

Say thank you to your receptionist this National Receptionists Day with a special treat, card, or kind words - they deserve it!

Careers Hospitality United States
46
13
Fair Trade Day
Awareness day
Fair Trade Day

Get ready to support fair trade and make a positive impact on communities worldwide - join us in celebrating Fair Trade Day!

Awareness Social Justice International
35
14
Top Gun Day
Observance
Top Gun Day

Rev up your engines and get ready to fly – it's Top Gun Day! Celebrate with the classic movie, quotes, and fun activities.

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
34
15
IEEE Global Engineering Day
Community Origin
IEEE Global Engineering Day

A day carrying IEEE's name sits on 13 May, and nothing on IEEE's own calendar does - the institute keeps the first Tuesday in October. Nobody has claimed the May date, which is marked anyway in Hungary, Nigeria and Jamaica.

Careers Tech Pros United States
23
16
Root Canal Appreciation Day
Observance
Root Canal Appreciation Day

Salute to the unsung heroes of dental health on Root Canal Appreciation Day - where teeth get a second chance at life!

Careers Healthcare International
11
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70 month-long observances and 13 week-long ones that include May 13.

National Pet Month
All of May
National Pet Month
Animals
Mental Health Awareness Month
All of May
Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness
Military Appreciation Month
All of May
Military Appreciation Month
Careers
Zombie Awareness Month
All of May
Zombie Awareness Month
Fun
National Duckling Month
All of May
National Duckling Month
Food
Be Kind to Animals Month
All of May
Be Kind to Animals Month
Awareness
National Strawberry Month
All of May
National Strawberry Month
Food
National Hamburger Month
All of May
National Hamburger Month
Food
National Barbecue Month
All of May
National Barbecue Month
Food
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
All of May
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Awareness
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
All of May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Culture
Jewish American Heritage Month
All of May
Jewish American Heritage Month
Culture
National Salad Month
All of May
National Salad Month
Food
Lupus Awareness Month
All of May
Lupus Awareness Month
Awareness
Better Speech and Hearing Month
All of May
Better Speech and Hearing Month
Awareness
Small Business Month
All of May
Small Business Month
Business
ALS Awareness Month
All of May
ALS Awareness Month
Awareness
Date Your Mate Month
All of May
Date Your Mate Month
Relationships
American Cheese Month
All of May
American Cheese Month
Food
Better Sleep Month
All of May
Better Sleep Month
Health
National Salsa Month
All of May
National Salsa Month
Food
Correct Posture Month
All of May
Correct Posture Month
Health
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
All of May
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Awareness
Clean Air Month
All of May
Clean Air Month
Nature
Healthy Vision Month
All of May
Healthy Vision Month
Health
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
All of May
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Health
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
All of May
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
Awareness
National Blood Pressure Month
All of May
National Blood Pressure Month
Awareness
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
All of May
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Careers
Haitian Heritage Month
All of May
Haitian Heritage Month
Culture
National Heritage Month
All of May
National Heritage Month
Culture
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
All of May
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Awareness
Arthritis Awareness Month
All of May
Arthritis Awareness Month
Awareness
Indian Heritage Month
All of May
Indian Heritage Month
Culture
International Drum Month
All of May
International Drum Month
Hobbies
Local and Community History Month
All of May
Local and Community History Month
Culture
National Walking Month
All of May
National Walking Month
Health
National Foster Care Month
All of May
National Foster Care Month
Awareness
National Police Week
May 9–15
National Police Week
Careers
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
All of May
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Awareness
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
All of May
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
National Physiotherapy Month
All of May
National Physiotherapy Month
Careers
Older Americans Month
All of May
Older Americans Month
Awareness
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
All of May
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Awareness
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Bealtaine Festival
All of May
Bealtaine Festival
Religion
Chip Your Pet Month
All of May
Chip Your Pet Month
Animals
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
All of May
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
Awareness
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
All of May
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
National Moving Month
All of May
National Moving Month
Lifestyle
National Recommitment Month
All of May
National Recommitment Month
Health
Building Safety Month
All of May
Building Safety Month
Awareness
Lung Health Awareness Month
All of May
Lung Health Awareness Month
Awareness
National Bicycle Safety Month
All of May
National Bicycle Safety Month
Awareness
National Salt Awareness Week
May 10–16
National Salt Awareness Week
Awareness
Maternal Mental Health Month
All of May
Maternal Mental Health Month
Awareness
International Civility Awareness Month
All of May
International Civility Awareness Month
Awareness
National Mental Health Awareness Week
May 10–16
National Mental Health Awareness Week
Awareness
National Preservation Month
All of May
National Preservation Month
Culture
National Share a Story Month
All of May
National Share a Story Month
Pop Culture
National Stationery Week
May 10–16
National Stationery Week
Hobbies
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
All of May
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
Awareness
Homeschool Awareness Month
All of May
Homeschool Awareness Month
Awareness
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
All of May
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Awareness
Family Wellness Month
All of May
Family Wellness Month
Health
Get Caught Reading Month
All of May
Get Caught Reading Month
Pop Culture
Gifts From The Garden Month
All of May
Gifts From The Garden Month
Hobbies
National Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
Allergy Awareness Week
May 9–15
Allergy Awareness Week
Awareness
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
All of May
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
National Law week
May 10–16
National Law week
Culture
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
EDS Awareness Month
All of May
EDS Awareness Month
Awareness
Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
All of May
Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
Awareness
National Hospital Week
May 9–15
National Hospital Week
Careers
National Stuttering Awareness Week
May 10–16
National Stuttering Awareness Week
Awareness
National Women’s Health Week
May 9–15
National Women’s Health Week
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
Water Saving Week
May 12–16
Water Saving Week
Nature
Bike to Work Week
May 17–23
Bike to Work Week
Careers
Foster Care Fortnight
May 10–23
Foster Care Fortnight
Awareness
M.E. Awareness Week
May 11–17
M.E. Awareness Week
Awareness
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