by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
April is almost over so let’s get a jump start for May writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post.
The Month of May is:
- National Miniature Garden Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Better Speech and Language Month
- ALS Awareness Month
- Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- National Preservation Month
- National Wildfire Awareness Month
- National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Moth
- National Foster Care Month
- Correct Your Posture Month
- International Drum Month
- National dental Care Month
- Celiac Disease Awareness Month
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
- National Asparagus Month
- National Stroke Awareness Month
- National Moving Month
- National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
- National Mental Health Awareness Month
- Motor cycle Safety Awareness Month
- National Military Appreciation Month
- Melanoma Awareness Month
- National Water Safety Month
- National Chamber Music Month
- National Strawberry Month
- National Salsa Month
- National Salad Month
- National Recommitment Month
- National Photography Month
- National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Get Caught Reading Moth
- National Egg Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Bike Month
- Older Americans Month
- Date Your Mate Month
- National Inventors Month
- American Cheese Month
May Special Weeks
- National Eastern Box Turtle Week: First Full Week in May
- Public Service Recognition Week: Begins the first Sunday in May
- Screen0Free Week: First Full Week in May
- Choose Privacy Week: First Full Week in May
- National Wildflower Week: First Full Week in May
- Nurses Week: May 6 – 12
- National Police Week: Week of May 15
- National Salvation Army Week: Second Full Week in May
- National Etiquette Week: Begins Monday of the Second Full Week in May
- Teacher Appreciation Week: First Monday through Friday
- National Hospital Week: First Full Week of May
- National Pet Week: First Sunday through Saturday in May
- Small Business Week: First Week in May
- National EMS Week: Third Full Week in May
- National Public Works Week: Third Week in May
May Special Days
May 1
May Day
School Principals’ Day
Law Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day
National Day of Prayer
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Mother Goose Day
National Loyalty Day
Batman Day
Hug Your Cat Day
May 2
School Lunch hero Day (First Friday in May)
National Space Day (First Friday in May)
National Life Insurance Day
National Truffle Day
No Pants Day
May 3
National Scrapbook Day (First Saturday in May)
National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of EVERY month)
National Fitness Day (First Saturday in May)
Kentucky Derby (First Saturday in May)
Join Hands Day (First Saturday in May)
National Montana Day
Free Comic Book Day (First Saturday in May)
National Textiles Day
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day
National Raspberry Popover Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
National Paranormal Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
National Specially-Abled Pets Day
National Garden Meditation Day
National Lumpy Rug Day
Herb Day
May 4
National Lemonade Day (First Sunday in May)
National Infertility Survival Day (Sunday Before Mother’s Day)
National Self-employed Day
Bird Day
National Weather Observers Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Orange Juice Day
National Renewal Day
National Star Wars Day
National Day of Reason
May 5
National Silence the Shame Day
Cinco De Mayo
National Astronaut Day
Melanoma Monday
National Hoagie Day
National Totally Chipotle Day
National Cartoonists Day
Square Root Day
May 6
National Foster Care Day (First Tuesday in May)
National Teacher Appreciation Day (Tuesday of First Full Week in May)
National Crepe Suzette Day
National Beverage Day
National Nurses Day
May 7
National Tourism Day
National Interpreter Appreciation Day (First Wednesday in May)
National Skilled Trades Day (First Wednesday in May)
National School Nurse Day (Wednesday of National Nurses Week)
National Packaging Design Day
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8
National Student Nurse Day
National Have a Coke Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9
National Knock Out Rose Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)
National Home Front Heroes Day
National Alphabet Magnet Day
National Sleepover Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)
National Provider Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Moscato Day
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10
National Washington Day
National Dog Mom’s Day (Second Saturday in May)
National Clean Up Your Room Day
National Lipid Day
National Archery Day (Second Saturday in May)
National Miniature Golf Day (Second Saturday in May
National Babysitter’s Day (Saturday before Mother’s Day)
National Birth Mother’s Day (Saturday before Mother’s Day)
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day (Second Saturday in May)
National Shrimp Day
May 11
National Eat What You Want Day
Mother’s Day (Second Sunday in May)
National Foam Rolling Day
National Twilight Zone Day
May 12
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
National Women’s Checkup Day (Second Monday in May)
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
National Limerick Day
May 13
National Crouton Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Frog Jumping Day
National Decency Day
May 14
National third Sift Workers Day (Second Wednesday in May)
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Underground America Day
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
National Receptionists Day (Second Wednesday in May)
May 15
Bring Flowers to Someone Day
National Nylon Stocking Day
National Chocolate Chip Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 16
Nascar Day (Third Friday in May)
National Pizza Party Day (Third Friday in May)
National Bike to Work Day (Third Friday in May)
National Defense Transportation Day (Third Friday in May)
National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May)
National Biographer’s Day
National Sea Monkey Day
National Love a Tree Day
National Classic Movie Day
National Barbecue Day
National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
National Piercing Day
May 17
National Learn to Swim Day (Third Saturday in May)
Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday in May)
National Idaho Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Pack Rat Day
National Graduation Tassel Day
National Walnut Day
May 18
National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day (Third Sunday in May)
National Cheese Soufflé Day
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day
May 19
National Roadie Day
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
National May Ray Day
May 20
National Quiche Lorraine Day
National Sugarbee Apple Day
National Streaming Day
National Rescue Dog Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Be a Millionaire Day
May 21
National Juice Slush Day (Third Wednesday in May)
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (Wednesday of EMS Week)
National Memo Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Waitstaff Day
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
Talk Like Yoda Day
May 22
National Solitaire Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
National Maritime Day
May 23
National Road Trip Day (Friday before Memorial Day)
National Cooler Day (Friday before Memorial Day)
National Don’t Fry Day (Friday before Memorial Day)
National Taffy Day
National Lucky Penny Day
May 24
National Wyoming Day
Brother’s Day
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
National Escargot Day
National Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25
National Family Fun Day (Sunday Before Memorial Day)
Geek Pride Day
Towel Day
National Brown-Bag-It Day
National Tap Dance Day
National Missing Children’s Day
May 26
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
National Paper Airplane Day
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
World Lindy Hop Day
May 27
National Grape Day
National Grape Popsicle Day
National Cellophane Tape Day
Sun screen Day
May 28
National Flip Flop Day (Wednesday After Memorial Day)
National Senior Health & Fitness Day (Last Wednesday in May
National Beef Burger Day
National Brisket Day
May 29
National 529 Day
National Coq Au Vin Day
National Paperclip Day
May 30
National Creativity Day
National Hole in My Bucket Day
National Water a Flower Day
May 31
National Utah Day
Necrotizing Fascitis Awareness Day
National Smile Day
National Autonomous Vehicle Day
National Macaroon Day
National Speak in Complete Sentences Day
National save Your Hearing Day
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!
Brownie Lock: https://www.brownielocks.com/month2.html
Holiday Insights: https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htm
National Day Calendar: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/year-at-a-glance
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She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years, and live near their three sons and three grandchildren in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Edie and Kirk can often be found with their big black dog hiking—Edie hanging off ledges for the best camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.
Thanks for the inspiration! These are great to get me started.
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun!
DeleteSometimes I wonder how all these special days and weeks, not to mention highlighting special causes each month, got started. It's fun for sure, but it's also kinda crazy how so many things have their own day now.
ReplyDeleteI know someone who was able to get “I Love to Write” day on the calendar for November!
DeleteThanks for sharing this list, Edie. Whew, there's a day and week for everything!
ReplyDeleteThere really is!
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