Events

May Day is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and usually a public holiday; it is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures.

May 4 is considered a holiday by Star Wars fans to celebrate Star Wars culture and honour the films.

This annual event encourages people to check themselves for signs of skin cancer and also educates them about the dangers of sunburn and excessive tanning.

Deaf Awareness Week features a variety of local and national events that aim to raise awareness of deafness and promote social inclusion.

May 5 is the internationally recognised day for recognising the work of midwives.

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862

World Asthma Day aims to improve awareness of asthma and asthma care throughout the world.

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. It celebrates the Buddha's birthday.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrates the work of those who volunteer with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

VE Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 to mark the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich, thus ending the war in Europe.

A special day to celebrate and appreciate mothers.

Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

A celebration to mark the contributions that nurses make to society.

Florence Nightingale was born on May the 12th 1820. She was known as "The Lady with the Lamp" during her nursing career in the Crimean War.

This event celebrates the importance of families and the work started during the International Year of Families.

Walk to School Week forms part of the Great British Walking Challenge! Use this event to encourage everyone to walk to school.

International Museum Day has been organised worldwide on or around May 18 since 1977. This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society.

Share a Pencil Day is a fun and interactive way for schools, teachers, and pupils to explore the reasons why millions of children globally are missing out on an education, and why that is important. Find out more here.

Ascension Day celebrates Jesus's ascension to heaven after he was resurrected on Easter Day.

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

One of the highlights of the footballing year, the FA Cup Final will take place at Wembley Stadium.

The end of Ramadan when Muslims celebrate the end of fasting and thank Allah for His help with their month-long act of self-control.

Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. A national emblem of morality, she oversaw a period of great expansion in the British Empire and had the longest reign of any monarch until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her in 2015 .

Africa Day is the annual commemoration on May 25 of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

Shavuot is one of the Jewish harvest festivals, also known as the festival or feast of 'Weeks'. It also marks the time that the Jews were given the Torah on Mount Sinai.

The 2019 UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on 1 June 2019 between English sides Tottenham Hotspur, in their first European Cup final, and Liverpool. 

Pentecost is the festival when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter.