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What May 16 celebrates

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

National Barbecue Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food BBQ United States

National Barbecue Day

Fire up the grill and get ready to celebrate National Barbecue Day! Delicious recipes, activities, and tips for a great BBQ await you!

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International Day of the Boy Child
Individual Initiative
International Day of the Boy Child

An annual observance on May 16 highlighting the challenges, rights, and development needs of boys worldwide.

Awareness Youth International
03
Armed Forces Day
Observance
Armed Forces Day

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

Careers Military United States
04
National Piercing Day
Observance
National Piercing Day

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

Style Accessories United States
05
National Love a Tree Day
Observance
National Love a Tree Day

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!

Nature Plants United States
06
National Wear Purple for Peace Day
Community Origin
National Wear Purple for Peace Day

A cultural observance on May 16 encouraging people to wear purple clothing as a visible gesture of support for peace, unity, and goodwill.

Awareness Social Justice United States
07
National Mimosa Day
Food observance
National Mimosa Day

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

Food Alcohol United States
08
National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
Awareness day
National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day

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

Awareness Philanthropy United States
09
National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
Observance
National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day

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

Culture LGBTQ+ United States
10
National Sea Monkey Day
Observance
National Sea Monkey Day

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

Animals Small Pets United States
11
Drawing Day
Community Origin
Drawing Day

An arts observance on May 16 celebrating drawing as a creative skill and encouraging people of all abilities to pick up a pencil and sketch.

Hobbies Arts & Crafts International
12
International Day of Light
Observance
International Day of Light

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

Tech Innovation International
13
National Learn to Swim Day
Observance
National Learn to Swim Day

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

Health Fitness United States
14
World Whisky Day
Food observance
World Whisky Day

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

Food Alcohol International
15
Shades Day
Observance
Shades Day

Brighten up your day on Shades Day, support a worthy cause and help struggling families experience the joy of a much-needed holiday break!

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United Kingdom
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Ride a Unicycle Day
Community origin
Ride a Unicycle Day

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

Fun Silly United States
17
Waiters Day
Observance
Waiters Day

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

Careers Hospitality United Kingdom
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National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
Food observance
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

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

Food Global Cuisines United States
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Preakness Stakes
Observance
Preakness Stakes

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

Sports Races International
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Savitri Amavasya
Observance
Savitri Amavasya

On Savitri Amavasya, observe fasts, rituals and make wishes for marital bliss and longevity. A unique festival to rekindle love and commitment.

Religion Hindu India
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This week & month

72 month-long observances and 8 week-long ones that include May 16.

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 Doughnut Week
May 16–24
National Doughnut Week
Food
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
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
April 16 – May 29
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Nature
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 Police Week
May 15–21
National Police Week
Careers
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
All of May
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Awareness
National Walking Month
All of May
National Walking Month
Health
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 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
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
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
Latino Books Month
May 1–30
Latino Books Month
Culture
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
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
All of May
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Awareness
Allergy Awareness Week
May 10–16
Allergy Awareness Week
Awareness
Brain Injury Awareness Week
May 11–17
Brain Injury 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
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
All of May
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
National Hospital Week
May 10–16
National Hospital Week
Careers
National Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
Bike to Work Week
May 11–17
Bike to Work Week
Careers
Foster Care Fortnight
May 9–22
Foster Care Fortnight
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
M.E. Awareness Week
May 11–17
M.E. Awareness Week
Awareness
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