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20 holidays observed on this day
Friday, May 8 2026

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May 8 2026

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What May 8 celebrates

20 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

National Have a Coke Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Soft Drinks United States

National Have a Coke Day

An unofficial observance on May 8 marking Coca-Cola and its place in American commercial and cultural history.

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World Donkey Day
Observance
World Donkey Day

Celebrate World Donkey Day with a special treat for your furry friend - show them some extra love and care!

Animals Farm Animals International
03
National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
Food observance
National Give Someone a Cupcake Day

Spread some sweetness on National Give Someone a Cupcake Day - surprise your friends and family with delicious cupcakes!

Food Desserts United States
04
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
Food observance
National Coconut Cream Pie Day

Celebrate National Coconut Cream Pie Day with a delicious slice of this classic dessert! Delicious, creamy and full of flavor, it's the perfect treat!

Food Desserts United States
05
National Maria Day
Community Origin
National Maria Day

An informal annual observance on May 8 honoring people named Maria.

Names United States
06
No Socks Day
Community origin
No Socks Day

Get ready to ditch your socks and let your toes breathe because it's No Socks Day! Embrace the freedom and enjoy the comfort of going sockless.

Fun Silly International
07
Iris Day
Observance
Iris Day

Get ready to bloom on Iris Day! Take a moment to appreciate the beautiful flowers and their vibrant colors – it's time to stop and smell the irises.

Nature Plants Belgium
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Reward Yourself Day
Observance
Reward Yourself Day

It's time to treat yourself and indulge in some self-care on Reward Yourself Day - you deserve it!

Health Self-Care United States
09
White Lotus Day
Observance
White Lotus Day

Honor the teachings of Theosophy and join in celebrating White Lotus Day, a day dedicated to peace, unity, and spiritual enlightenment.

Religion Other Religion United States
10
Victory in Europe Day
Observance
Victory in Europe Day

Commemorate Victory in Europe Day - honor those who fought for our freedom by celebrating the end of WWII with respect and gratitude.

Culture Civics International
11
World Ovarian Cancer Day
Awareness day
World Ovarian Cancer Day

Join the fight for a world without ovarian cancer on World Ovarian Cancer Day - show your support and raise awareness!

Awareness Cancer International
12
Fintastic Friday
Observance
Fintastic Friday

Dive into Fintastic Friday! Celebrate our amazing underwater friends and learn fun, fishy facts while promoting ocean preservation.

Animals Wildlife International
13
National Dakota Day
Observance
National Dakota Day

Calling all Dakotas! It's time to celebrate your unique name and show off your state pride on National Dakota Day. Let the festivities begin!

Names International
14
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Awareness day
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

Don't let your furry friends be caught off guard during a natural disaster - mark your calendars for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!

Awareness Animal Welfare United States
15
National Nova Day
Observance
National Nova Day

Calling all Novas! It's time to celebrate your unique name and all the amazing people who share it on National Nova Day. Let's make it a day to remember!

Names International
16
National Provider Appreciation Day
Observance
National Provider Appreciation Day

Today's the day to show our thanks! National Provider Appreciation Day, honouring the caregivers who enrich our children's lives.

Careers Healthcare United States
17
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Awareness day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

On World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, let's honor the bravery and selflessness of those who provide humanitarian aid around the world.

Awareness Philanthropy International
18
Child Care Provider Day
Observance
Child Care Provider Day

Appreciating the unsung heroes on Child Care Provider Day - recognizing their devotion and hard work in nurturing our future generation!

Careers Educators United States
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National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Observance
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Salute to the pillars of strength on National Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate their resilience, love, and unwavering support.

Careers Military United States
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National Student Nurse Day
Observance
National Student Nurse Day

On National Student Nurse Day, we honor the hardworking and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to caring for others. Thank you, student nurses!

Careers Healthcare United States
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This week & month

70 month-long observances and 19 week-long ones that include May 8.

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
National Duckling Month
All of May
National Duckling Month
Food
Zombie Awareness Month
All of May
Zombie Awareness Month
Fun
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
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
All of May
Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month
Awareness
National Pet Week
May 2–8
National Pet Week
Animals
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
All of May
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Health
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 Foster Care Month
All of May
National Foster Care Month
Awareness
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
All of May
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Awareness
National Walking Month
All of May
National Walking Month
Health
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3–7
Teacher Appreciation Week
Careers
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
All of May
Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
National Correctional Officer’s Week
May 2–8
National Correctional Officer’s Week
Careers
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
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
Public Service Recognition Week
May 2–8
Public Service Recognition Week
Awareness
Building Safety Month
All of May
Building Safety Month
Awareness
Lung Health Awareness Month
All of May
Lung Health Awareness Month
Awareness
Maternal Mental Health Month
All of May
Maternal Mental Health Month
Awareness
National Bicycle Safety Month
All of May
National Bicycle Safety Month
Awareness
National Recommitment Month
All of May
National Recommitment Month
Health
Be Kind To Animals Week
May 2–8
Be Kind To Animals Week
Awareness
Deaf Awareness Week
May 3–9
Deaf Awareness Week
Awareness
Drinking Water Week
May 2–8
Drinking Water Week
Awareness
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
All of May
Fungal Infection Awareness Month
Awareness
Homeschool Awareness Month
All of May
Homeschool Awareness Month
Awareness
International Civility Awareness Month
All of May
International Civility Awareness Month
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
Red Cross Week
May 3–9
Red Cross Week
Awareness
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
All of May
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Awareness
Children’s Book Week
May 3–9
Children’s Book Week
Pop Culture
Dying Matters Week
May 3–9
Dying Matters Week
Awareness
Dystonia Awareness Week
May 3–11
Dystonia Awareness Week
Awareness
EDS Awareness Month
All of May
EDS Awareness Month
Awareness
Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
All of May
Electromagnetic Radiation 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
Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 2–8
Hurricane Preparedness Week
Awareness
Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 3–7
Lawyer Well-Being Week
Careers
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
All of May
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
National Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
National Nurses Week
May 6–12
National Nurses Week
Careers
National Small Business Week
May 3–9
National Small Business Week
Business
National Tourism Week
May 2–8
National Tourism Week
Travel
Screen Free Week
May 3–9
Screen Free Week
Health
Sun Awareness Week
May 3–9
Sun Awareness Week
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
May 2–8
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Awareness
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