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What May 20 celebrates

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

National Rescue Dog Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Animals Dogs United States

National Rescue Dog Day

Show your love for our furry friends this National Rescue Dog Day - adopt, donate, or volunteer with a local rescue organization today!

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National Kiss A Frog Day
Community origin
National Kiss A Frog Day

Kiss a frog and find your happily-ever-after on National Kiss A Frog Day

Fun Fantasy United States
03
National Be a Millionaire Day
Observance
National Be a Millionaire Day

Take your shot at being a millionaire on National Be a Millionaire Day! Try your luck with sweepstakes, lotteries, and other games of chance!

Business Financial Literacy United States
04
Flower Day
Observance
Flower Day

Spring into Flower Day with the most beautiful blooms and vibrant colors to brighten up your day!

Nature Plants International
05
National Pick Strawberries Day
Food observance
National Pick Strawberries Day

Celebrate National Pick Strawberries Day with a fresh, juicy, and sweet treat! Enjoy picking your own strawberries outdoors or find them at a local market.

Food Fruit United States
06
National Juice Slush Day
Food observance
National Juice Slush Day

Cool down and enjoy a frosty treat on National Juice Slush Day – a sweet celebration of your favorite icy delight!

Food Soft Drinks United States
07
World Bee Day
Observance
World Bee Day

Join us in celebrating World Bee Day - learn about the importance of bees and what you can do to help protect them!

Nature Conservation International
08
International Red Sneakers Day
Observance
International Red Sneakers Day

Rock those red sneakers and join the movement on International Red Sneakers Day - a day to promote kindness, compassion, and standing up against bullying.

Style Footwear International
09
National Streaming Day
Observance
National Streaming Day

Get ready to binge-watch your favorite shows and movies because it's National Streaming Day! Don't forget the popcorn and snacks for the ultimate viewing experience.

Tech Gadgets United States
10
National Eli Day
Observance
National Eli Day

Calling all Eli's! It's time to celebrate your unique name on National Eli Day - share your stories and embrace the awesomeness of being an Eli.

Names International
11
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Food observance
National Quiche Lorraine Day

Indulge in a delicious slice of Quiche Lorraine on National Quiche Lorraine Day - the perfect way to enjoy breakfast or brunch!

Food Global Cuisines United States
12
National Band Director’s Day
Observance
National Band Director’s Day

Let's give a round of applause to the unsung heroes of music education - happy National Band Director's Day!

Careers Educators United States
13
National Employee Health and Fitness Day
Observance
National Employee Health and Fitness Day

Celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day! Encourage wellness in your workplace, boost team morale and increase productivity today!

Health Fitness United States
14
World Metrology Day
Observance
World Metrology Day

It's time to give a shoutout to all the unsung heroes of measurement - Happy World Metrology Day! Let's celebrate accuracy and precision.

Tech Innovation International
15
Clinical Trials Day
Awareness day
Clinical Trials Day

Join the movement and make a difference on Clinical Trials Day - support medical research and help save lives!

Awareness Health Conditions United States
16
Eliza Doolittle Day
Observance
Eliza Doolittle Day

Join the fun on Eliza Doolittle Day and channel your inner "My Fair Lady" with fancy hats, tea parties, and charming accents!

Culture Famous People International
17
National Women In Aerospace Day
Observance
National Women In Aerospace Day

Ladies, it's time to reach for the stars and celebrate National Women In Aerospace Day! Let's break barriers and inspire future generations.

Careers Tech Pros United States
18
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
Awareness day
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day

It's time to raise awareness and support those living with autoimmune arthritis on World Autoimmune Arthritis Day. Join us in making a difference!

Awareness Health Conditions International
19
Cameroon Republic Day
Observance
Cameroon Republic Day

Get ready to celebrate Cameroon Republic Day with traditional music, dance, and delicious cuisine - a true celebration of culture and unity!

Culture Civics Cameroon
20
East Timor Independence Day
Observance
East Timor Independence Day

Join the celebrations for East Timor Independence Day and honor the country's rich culture, history, and journey towards freedom!

Culture Civics East Timor
21
National Rio Day
Observance
National Rio Day

Calling all Rios! Celebrate National Rio Day and share your unique name with pride - because you're one of a kind.

Names International
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This week & month

73 month-long observances and 6 week-long ones that include May 20.

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
National Smile Month
May 17 – June 17
National Smile 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
Dementia Awareness Week
May 18–24
Dementia Awareness 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
Latino Books Month
May 1–30
Latino Books Month
Culture
National EMS Week
May 17–23
National EMS Week
Careers
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
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 Inventors Month
All of May
National Inventors Month
Tech
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
All of May
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Awareness
Foster Care Fortnight
May 9–22
Foster Care Fortnight
Awareness
International Victorious Woman Month
All of May
International Victorious Woman Month
Culture
Walk to School Week UK
May 20–25
Walk to School Week UK
School
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