Social Media Noteworthy Dates - May
Find all the important and noteworthy dates for your social media calendar in the UK and Worldwide.
National Events
May 1st - May Day. May Day is an ancient spring festival, traditionally celebrated with maypole dancing.
May 3rd - May Day Bank Holiday
May 31st - Spring Bank Holiday Monday
Noteworthy Dates
1st-30th May- National Walking Month
3rd - 9th May - Sun Awareness Week. Raising awareness of the dangers of excessive sun exposure and how to avoid sunburn and skin cancers.
May 3rd - World Laughter Day
May 4th - Star Wars Day
May 5th - National Bike to School
8th - 16th May - National Donut Week. - A fundraising event in aid of The Children's Trust organised by the baking industry.
May 9th - Mothers Day (US)
May 20th - World Bee Day. - To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.
May 21st - Endangered Species Day
May 23rd - World Turtle Day
31st -4th June - UK Half-Term Holidays