May 16 Holidays

Dr Jerome Teelucksingh had already founded International Men's Day when he wrote in January 2018 asking for one for boys. 16 May is not a UN day, and it points at figures like girls outreading boys in every OECD country.

Show your appreciation and support for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day - thank a service member today!

Show off your individual style on National Piercing Day - grab the best deals and discounts to get the perfect piercing!

Celebrate National Love a Tree Day and help make the world greener - plant a tree, care for an existing one, or join an environmental group!

Cora di Brazza picked the peace flag's colours in 1897 precisely because no nation flew that combination, so the banner could belong to everyone. May 16 asks for one purple thing out of your own wardrobe.

Raise your glass and cheers to National Mimosa Day! Get creative with your favorite juices, fruits, and bubbles for a delicious brunch cocktail.

Spread the love this National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day - make someone's day with a kind gesture or surprise!

Honor our LGBT Elders this National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day - show your appreciation and support with kindness, respect, and love!

Make a splash this National Sea Monkey Day! Get your own pet sea monkeys and have fun watching them explore their new home.

A red ochre cross-hatch on a stone flake from Blombos Cave pushed the earliest known drawing back by at least 30,000 years. May 16 invites anyone with a pencil to add to a record 73,000 years long.

Let your light shine bright on International Day of Light and join the global celebration of this vital source of energy, knowledge, and innovation.

Ready to take the plunge? Join us for National Learn to Swim Day and get tips on mastering the basics of swimming from experts!

Raise a glass and join the world on World Whisky Day - try something new, explore different flavors, and celebrate with friends!

It's time to show some love and appreciation for the hardworking waiters who make our dining experiences unforgettable - Happy Waiters Day!

Get ready to roll on Ride a Unicycle Day! Show off your balance and skills while having some quirky fun on one wheel.

Indulge in the rich and delicious flavors of National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day - a celebration of this classic French dish! Bon appétit!

Get ready for thundering hooves and thrilling finishes - it's Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown of horse racing!