National and International days, Celebrations, and Events in May 2022

May 2022 - The following list tells you which days and dates are important through May 2022. In order to compete in competitive exams, aspirants must know every tidbit of information that happens throughout the world. After China, India has the second-largest population in the world. This country is diverse yet united. Every year, people celebrate various festivals and important days together in India.

In order to ensure you do not forget any of the festivals, events, or their importance to celebrate in the month of May 2022, it is necessary to know all the important dates that fall in that month. Here is the complete list of the important National and International days, celebrations, and events in May 2022:

1st May - International Labour Day or May Day: May Day is another name for International Labour Day. Every year on May 1st, it is commemorated all around the world. Labor Day is known in India as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din.

1st May - Maharashtra Day: Maharashtra Diwas is another name for it. Maharashtra has declared a state holiday. On May 1, 1960, the state of Maharashtra was created by the split of the Bombay State.

1st May - World Laughter Day (the First Sunday of May): Every year on the first Sunday in May, World Laughter Day is observed. The inaugural celebration took place in Mumbai, India, in 1998. Dr. Madan Kataria, the originator of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement, organized the event.

2nd May - World Tuna Day: The United Nations (UN) established the day on May 2 to promote awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

3rd May - Press Freedom Day: Every year on the 3rd of May, Press Freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is commemorated to review press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have died in the line of duty.

3rd May - World Asthma Day (the First Tuesday of May): Every year on the first Tuesday in May, World Asthma Day is marked to raise awareness and care for asthma around the world. The Global Initiative for Asthma hosts an annual conference. Asthma is a chronic bronchial inflammation that causes coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, among other symptoms.

4th May - Coal Miners Day: Coal Miners Day is commemorated every year on the 4th of May to honor coal miners. Let us explain what coal mining entails. One of India's most hazardous occupations is coal mining. Coal miners are men who understand that after the day is done, they may not be able to return home. Then they go to the coal mines to work and earn a living.

4th May - International Firefighter’s Day: The 4th of May is designated as International Firefighter's Day. It was established on January 4, 1999, following an email proposal sent around the world in response to the loss of five firemen in an Australian blaze. As a result, this day is marked to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by firemen to ensure the safety of their communities and environment.

7th May - World Athletics Day: World Athletics Day is celebrated on May 7 this year to develop sports awareness among young, in schools and institutions, and to promote athletics as a fundamental sport. In addition, new talent and young athletes will be introduced to the field of athletics.

8th May - World Red Cross Day: Every year on the 8th of May, World Red Cross Day is commemorated to mark the birth anniversary of the Red Cross' founder. Let us remind you that Henry Dunant, the founder of both the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross, was born in France (ICRC). In the year 1828, he was born in the Swiss city of Geneva. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the first time.

8th May - World Thalassaemia Day: Every year on May 8, World Thalassaemia Day or International Thalassaemia Day is commemorated in honor of all Thalassaemia patients and their parents who, despite the disease's weight, have never lost hope for life. This day also serves as motivation for people who are battling the disease.

8th May - Mother's Day (the Second Sunday of May): Mother's Day is held in many forms throughout the world every year on the second Sunday in May to honor motherhood. Anna Jarvis, who originated the idea of commemorating Mother's Day in honor of mothers and motherhood in 1907, was the founder of Mother's Day. This day was declared a national holiday in 1914.

9th May – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: The 25th of Baishakh presently coincides with the 8th or 9th of May on the Gregorian calendar, according to the drikpanchang. On May 7, 1861, in Kolkata, he was born.

He was one of India's most celebrated painters, novelists, authors, Bengali poets, humanists, philosophers, and other thinkers. The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to him in 1913.

11th May - National Technology Day: Every year on May 11th, National Technology Day is commemorated to emphasize the importance of science in our daily lives and to encourage kids to pursue science as a career option. On this day in 1998, Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test was conducted.

12th May - International Nurses Day: Every year on May 12th, International Nurses Day is observed to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday. This day also honors nurses' contributions to society all throughout the world. Every year on this day, the International Council of Nurses publishes an International Nurses kit to educate and help health workers around the world, with a different subject.

15th May - International Day of Families: Every year on May 15, the International Day of Families is commemorated. The family is society's most fundamental unit. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about issues affecting families and to gain a better understanding of the social, economic, and demographic factors that affect them.

16th May - Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima: Gautama Buddha is said to have been born at Lumbini near Kapilavastu on the full moon of the month of Vaishakh. He is also known as the 'Light of Asia' or 'Jyoti Punj of Asia.' Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, is observed on May 16th this year.

17th May - World Telecommunication Day: Every year on the 17th of May, World Telecommunication Day is commemorated. It commemorates the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in Paris on May 17, 1865, which established the ITU. It's also known as International Society Day and World Telecommunications Day. It has been commemorated every year since 1969.

17th May - World Hypertension Day: The World Hypertension League (WHL) commemorates this day every year on May 17th. The day raises awareness of hypertension and urges individuals to take steps to prevent and manage this silent killer.

18th May - World AIDS Vaccine Day: Every year on May 18, the world commemorates World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. Thousands of researchers, scientists, and health professionals have worked to find a safe and effective AIDS treatment on this day.

It's also a chance to raise awareness about the relevance of HIV vaccine research among the general public.

18th May - International Museum Day:Every year on the 18th of May, International Museum Day is commemorated to promote awareness about museums and their role in society. International Museum Day was established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).

Every year, the organization suggests a fitting theme, which could include globalization, overcoming cultural divides, and environmental protection.

20th May - National Endangered Species Day (the Third Friday in May):National Endangered Species Day is observed yearly on the third Friday in May to promote awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all endangered species. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects animals and imperiled species.

21st May - National Anti-Terrorism Day:Every year on May 21, the United States commemorates National Anti-Terrorism Day to raise awareness about terrorist atrocities and to honor former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who died on this day.

21st May - Armed Forces Day (the Third Saturday of the May):Every third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day is commemorated. This day is observed to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

30th May - National Memorial Day (the last Monday of May):The last Monday in May is National Memorial Day. This year's date is May 30, 2020.

31st May - Anti-Tobacco Day:Every year on May 31, Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day is commemorated around the world to raise public awareness and educate people about the adverse consequences of tobacco on health, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, dental decay, and tooth discoloration.

So, these are the National and International important days in the month of May 2022, which may aid in exam preparation and knowledge enhancement. Here is the complete list of the important National and International days, celebrations, and events in May 2022.
 

List of Important days in May 2022

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 1st May 2022:

• International Labour Day
• May Day
• Maharashtra Day
• Gujarat Day
• World Laughter Day (First Sunday of May)
• Loyalty Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 2nd May 2022:

• Eid-ul-Fitr
• World Tuna Day
• Maharashtra Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 3rd May 2022:

• World Press Freedom Day
• Chithirai Festival
• World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)
• Akshaya Tritiya

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 4th May 2022:

• International Firefighters' Day
• Shaheedi Jor Mela
• Coal Miners Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 5th May 2022:

• International Midwives' Day
• World Athletics Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 6th May 2022:

• Shankaracharya Jayanti
• Global Road Safety Week

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 7th May 2022:

• Brighton Festival
• Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti
• Maharashtra Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 8th May 2022:

• World Red Cross Day & Red Crescent Day
• Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May)
• World Thalassaemia Day
• Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
• Luton International Carnival

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 9th May 2022:

• Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
• World Migratory Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 11th May 2022:

• National Technology Day - India

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 12th May 2022:

• Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival
• International Nurses Day - India

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 13th May 2022:

• Canadian Tulip Festival

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 14th May 2022:

• World Fair Trade Day
• World Migratory Bird Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 15th May 2022:

• Bay to Breakers
• The International Day of Families

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 16th May 2022:

• Buddha Purnima
• Dengue Prevention Day - India

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 17th May 2022:

• Summer Festival - Mount Abu
• World Telecommunication Day / World Information Society Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 18th May 2022:

• Dublin Dance Festival
• International Museum Day
• World AIDS Vaccine Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 20th May 2022:

• National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday of May)
• World Metrology Day
• World Bee Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 21st May 2022:

• National Anti-Terrorism Day
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
• World Day for Cultural Development
• Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of May)

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 22nd May 2022:

• Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival
• International Day for Biological Diversity

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 23rd May 2022:

• World Durian Festival
• World Turtle Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 24th May 2022:

• WCommonwealth Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 25th May 2022:

• U.S. Memorial Day
• Towel Day

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 26th May 2022:

• Big Apple Salsa Festival
• Gunners Day - New Zealand
• Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 28th May 2022:

• Preston City Caribbean Carnival
• International Day of Action for Women’s Health

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 29th May 2022:

• International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
• International Mount Everest Day (This Day is Chosen by Nepal)

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 30th May 2022:

• Savitri Brata
• Goa Statehood Day
• National Memorial Day (Last Monday of May)

 

National and International days, Celebrations, and Events on 31st May 2022:

• World No Tobacco Day or Anti-Tobacco Day