{"id":13730,"date":"2026-05-01T14:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infipark.com\/articles\/?p=13730"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:03:07","slug":"may-2026-important-dates-and-days-national-international-days-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infipark.com\/articles\/may-2026-important-dates-and-days-national-international-days-list\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2026 Important Dates and Days \u2013 National &amp; International Days List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>May 2026 Important Dates and Days \u2013 National &amp; International Days List<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>May 2026 is full of important national and international days that are frequently asked in competitive exams and static GK sections. The month covers worker rights, health awareness, environment and biodiversity, science and technology, culture, and key Indian national observances.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide converts floating observances like \u201cfirst Tuesday of May\u201d or \u201csecond Sunday of May\u201d into the <strong>actual 2026 calendar dates<\/strong>, so students can remember both the rule and the exact date for the exam year.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn6\"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn7\"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Quick list \u2013 Important days in May 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date (2026)<\/td><td>Day<\/td><td>Important day \/ event<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>International Labour Day \/ May Day; Maharashtra Day; Gujarat Day; Buddha Purnima (Vesak)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 May<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>World Press Freedom Day; World Laughter Day (First Sunday of May)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 May<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Coal Miners\u2019 Day; International Firefighters\u2019 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 May<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>World Asthma Day (first Tuesday of May)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day; World Thalassaemia Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9 May<\/td><td>Saturday<\/td><td>Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 May<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Mother\u2019s Day (second Sunday of May); World Lupus Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11 May<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>National Technology Day (India)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 May<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>International Nurses Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>International Day of Families<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16 May<\/td><td>Saturday<\/td><td>International Day of Light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17 May<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day; World Hypertension Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 May<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>International Museum Day; World AIDS Vaccine Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20 May<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>World Bee Day; World Metrology Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21 May<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>International Tea Day; National Anti\u2011Terrorism Day (India)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>International Day for Biological Diversity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23 May<\/td><td>Saturday<\/td><td>World Turtle Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 May<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Commonwealth\u2011related observances (in some member states)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 May<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Memorial Day (United States)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31 May<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>World No Tobacco Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dates and weekdays are based on 2026 calendars and international observance lists.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn8\"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn10\"><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 May \u2013 International Labour Day \/ May Day, Maharashtra Day, Gujarat Day, Buddha Purnima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Labour Day \/ May Day<\/strong>: Celebrated worldwide on 1 May to honour workers and the labour movement, linked with historic struggles for fair wages and an eight\u2011hour working day.<a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maharashtra Day &amp; Gujarat Day<\/strong>: On 1 May 1960, the bilingual Bombay State was reorganised and split into Maharashtra and Gujarat; hence both states observe their statehood day on 1 May each year.<a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buddha Purnima (Vesak)<\/strong>: In 2026, many Indian calendars place Buddha Purnima on 1 May, marking the full\u2011moon day associated with Buddha\u2019s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.<a href=\"#fn11\"><sup>[11]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn12\"><sup>[12]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For exams, it is important to note that <strong>Labour Day, Maharashtra Day, Gujarat Day and Buddha Purnima all fall on 1 May 2026.<\/strong><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn12\"><sup>[12]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn11\"><sup>[11]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><strong>3 May \u2013 World Press Freedom Day and World Laughter Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Press Freedom Day (3 May)<\/strong>: A UN\u2011backed observance highlighting press freedom, journalist safety and the importance of independent media.<a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Laughter Day (First Sunday of May \u2013 3 May 2026)<\/strong>: Celebrated on the first Sunday of May; in 2026 this is 3 May, promoting laughter for health, happiness and global brotherhood.<a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn14\"><sup>[14]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many competitive\u2011exam compilations write this as \u201cFirst Sunday of May \u2013 World Laughter Day\u201d, so linking the rule with the <strong>actual date (3 May 2026)<\/strong> helps retention.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 May \u2013 Coal Miners\u2019 Day and International Firefighters\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coal Miners\u2019 Day (India, 4 May)<\/strong>: Recognises the contribution and risk faced by coal miners, highlighting issues of occupational safety, health and environmental impact of mining.<a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Firefighters\u2019 Day (4 May)<\/strong>: Honors firefighters who protect life and property and remembers those who died in the line of duty.<a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam questions may simply ask, \u201c4 May is associated with which profession?\u201d making both coal miners and firefighters relevant keywords.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 May \u2013 World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World Asthma Day is organised by the <strong>Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)<\/strong> and is held on the <strong>first Tuesday of May<\/strong>; in 2026 this falls on <strong>5 May<\/strong>.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn6\"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn15\"><sup>[15]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn16\"><sup>[16]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 campaign focuses on access to essential inhaled anti\u2011inflammatory medicines worldwide, underlining the burden of asthma as a chronic respiratory disease.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn17\"><sup>[17]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn18\"><sup>[18]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 May \u2013 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day; World Thalassaemia Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (8 May)<\/strong>: Marks the birth of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, and celebrates the humanitarian work of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide.<a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Thalassaemia Day (8 May)<\/strong>: Raises awareness about thalassaemia, a hereditary blood disorder, with emphasis on screening, genetic counselling and lifelong treatment.<a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both days often appear together in \u201cimportant days\u201d lists, so remembering <strong>8 May \u2013 Red Cross Day &amp; Thalassaemia Day<\/strong> is useful for one\u2011line MCQs.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9 May \u2013 Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti commemorates Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel laureate and composer of India\u2019s national anthem.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While his Gregorian birth date is 7 May 1861, many Indian GK compilations list <strong>Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti on 9 May 2026<\/strong> in accordance with the Bengali calendar that year.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 May \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day (Second Sunday of May) and World Lupus Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mother\u2019s Day<\/strong>: Celebrated on the <strong>second Sunday of May<\/strong> in India, the US and many other countries; in 2026 this falls on <strong>10 May<\/strong>.<a href=\"#fn19\"><sup>[19]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn20\"><sup>[20]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn21\"><sup>[21]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn7\"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Lupus Day (10 May)<\/strong>: Creates awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, focusing on early diagnosis and support for patients.<a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Static GK questions frequently ask for \u201csecond Sunday of May is observed as\u2026?\u201d with <strong>Mother\u2019s Day<\/strong> as the answer.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn20\"><sup>[20]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn19\"><sup>[19]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 May \u2013 National Technology Day (India)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Technology Day is observed on <strong>11 May<\/strong> in India to mark the successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998 and broader milestones in indigenous technology.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn22\"><sup>[22]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day also recalls achievements like the first flight of <strong>Hansa\u20113<\/strong> and tests of the <strong>Trishul<\/strong> missile, symbolising India\u2019s scientific and strategic capabilities.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn22\"><sup>[22]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 May \u2013 International Nurses Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International Nurses Day on <strong>12 May<\/strong>, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, recognises the vital role of nurses in healthcare systems globally.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Council of Nurses announces an annual theme, and hospitals and nursing colleges conduct seminars, felicitation programmes and awareness activities.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 May \u2013 International Day of Families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Day of Families<\/strong> on <strong>15 May<\/strong> is a UN observance focusing on family\u2011related policies and social issues such as childcare, ageing, work\u2013family balance and migration.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, UN themes guide discussions on how family\u2011centred policies support sustainable development and social cohesion.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16 May \u2013 International Day of Light<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Day of Light<\/strong> is celebrated on <strong>16 May<\/strong>, coordinated by UNESCO, to highlight the role of light and light\u2011based technologies in science, education, culture and sustainable development.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn14\"><sup>[14]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn13\"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The date commemorates the first successful operation of the laser by Theodore Maiman in 1960, a landmark in modern optics.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn14\"><sup>[14]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17 May \u2013 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day; World Hypertension Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)<\/strong>: Observed on <strong>17 May<\/strong> to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.<a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Hypertension Day (17 May)<\/strong>: Raises awareness about high blood pressure, its complications and the importance of screening and lifestyle change.<a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions often test WTISD by linking it with <strong>ITU<\/strong> and telecommunication development.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18 May \u2013 International Museum Day and World AIDS Vaccine Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Museum Day (18 May)<\/strong>: Highlights the role of museums in cultural exchange, education and preservation of heritage; the International Council of Museums (ICOM) announces an annual theme and coordinates events worldwide.<a href=\"#fn8\"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World AIDS Vaccine Day (18 May)<\/strong>: Also called HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, focusing on research efforts to develop an effective HIV vaccine and honouring volunteers, health professionals and scientists.<a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian and global GK compilations frequently place these two together under 18 May.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 May \u2013 World Bee Day and World Metrology Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Bee Day (20 May)<\/strong>: Raises awareness of the importance of bees and other pollinators for food security, biodiversity and ecosystem health; 20 May marks the birthday of Anton Jan\u0161a, a pioneer of modern beekeeping.<a href=\"#fn23\"><sup>[23]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn24\"><sup>[24]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn25\"><sup>[25]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn26\"><sup>[26]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Metrology Day (20 May)<\/strong>: Commemorates the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875 and emphasises the importance of accurate, harmonised measurement systems in science, trade and daily life.<a href=\"#fn27\"><sup>[27]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn28\"><sup>[28]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn29\"><sup>[29]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn30\"><sup>[30]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This date is increasingly important after UNESCO recognised World Metrology Day as an international day.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn30\"><sup>[30]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn31\"><sup>[31]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn27\"><sup>[27]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21 May \u2013 International Tea Day and National Anti\u2011Terrorism Day (India)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Tea Day (21 May)<\/strong>: A UN observance acknowledging tea\u2019s cultural and economic importance and promoting sustainable production and consumption.<a href=\"#fn32\"><sup>[32]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn33\"><sup>[33]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn34\"><sup>[34]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn35\"><sup>[35]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn36\"><sup>[36]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Anti\u2011Terrorism Day (India, 21 May)<\/strong>: Observed on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, to promote peace, non\u2011violence and awareness against terrorism; many institutions administer anti\u2011terrorism pledges.<a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a <strong>high\u2011probability static GK date<\/strong> for Indian exams due to its national\u2011security association.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>22 May \u2013 International Day for Biological Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Day for Biological Diversity<\/strong> on <strong>22 May<\/strong> marks the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1992 and highlights the need to conserve biodiversity.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent themes focus on ecosystem restoration and implementation of the Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn26\"><sup>[26]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn23\"><sup>[23]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>23 May \u2013 World Turtle Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on <strong>23 May<\/strong> to draw attention to turtles and tortoises and the threats they face, such as habitat loss, hunting and illegal trade.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn37\"><sup>[37]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn38\"><sup>[38]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn39\"><sup>[39]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn40\"><sup>[40]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn41\"><sup>[41]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day was created in 2000 by <strong>American Tortoise Rescue<\/strong> and is widely used for conservation education.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn39\"><sup>[39]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn40\"><sup>[40]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn41\"><sup>[41]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24 May \u2013 Commonwealth\u2011related observances and mental\u2011health awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several calendars note <strong>Commonwealth\u2011related observances<\/strong> or <strong>Commonwealth Day<\/strong> variants around late May, though exact practice varies by country and is less exam\u2011relevant for India than UN or Indian national days.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn8\"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some international day lists also mark <strong>World Schizophrenia Day<\/strong> on 24 May to raise awareness about schizophrenia and related stigma.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 May \u2013 Memorial Day (United States)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memorial Day<\/strong> is a US federal holiday observed on the <strong>last Monday of May<\/strong>, which in 2026 falls on <strong>Monday, 25 May<\/strong>.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn10\"><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn42\"><sup>[42]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn43\"><sup>[43]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn44\"><sup>[44]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn45\"><sup>[45]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn46\"><sup>[46]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It honours military personnel who died while serving in the US armed forces and is sometimes included in static GK for international awareness, especially in defence\u2011related contexts.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31 May \u2013 World No Tobacco Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World No Tobacco Day<\/strong> is observed on <strong>31 May<\/strong> and led by the World Health Organization to highlight the health risks of tobacco and advocate for strong tobacco\u2011control policies.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Themes often focus on youth, lung health, heart disease or how the tobacco industry affects sustainable development.<a><\/a><a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><a href=\"#fn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a id=\"fn1\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/guidely.in\/blog\/important-days-in-may\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/guidely.in\/blog\/important-days-in-may<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn2\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/superkalam.com\/upsc-preparation\/resources\/important-days-in-2026-national-and-international-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/superkalam.com\/upsc-preparation\/resources\/important-days-in-2026-national-and-international-list<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn3\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/list-of-international-national-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/list-of-international-national-days\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn4\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/important-days-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/important-days-in-2026\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn5\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/india\/calendar-may-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/india\/calendar-may-2026\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn6\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wincalendar.com\/World-Asthma-Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.wincalendar.com\/World-Asthma-Day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn7\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/mothers_day_2026.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/mothers_day_2026.htm<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn8\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/calendarific.com\/months\/may\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/calendarific.com\/months\/may\/2026<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn9\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/international\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/international\/2026<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn10\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/memorial_day_2026.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendardate.com\/memorial_day_2026.htm<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn11\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/buddha-purnima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/buddha-purnima\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn12\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/banking\/exams\/important-days-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pw.live\/banking\/exams\/important-days-in-2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn13\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/verandarace.com\/blog\/important-days-in-may\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/verandarace.com\/blog\/important-days-in-may<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn14\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/pop-culture-lifestyle\/may-international-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/pop-culture-lifestyle\/may-international-days<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn15\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ginasthma.org\/world-asthma-day-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ginasthma.org\/world-asthma-day-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn16\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ginasthma.org\/world-asthma-day-tuesday-may-5-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ginasthma.org\/world-asthma-day-tuesday-may-5-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn17\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/asthma.ca\/world-asthma-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/asthma.ca\/world-asthma-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn18\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/asthma.ca\/what-we-do\/advocacy\/world-asthma-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/asthma.ca\/what-we-do\/advocacy\/world-asthma-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn19\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysensemonitors.com\/a\/nursery-resources\/parenting\/when-is-mothers-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.babysensemonitors.com\/a\/nursery-resources\/parenting\/when-is-mothers-day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn20\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winni.in\/article\/when-is-mothers-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.winni.in\/article\/when-is-mothers-day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn21\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/when-mothers-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/when-mothers-day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn22\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sutams.edu.in\/news\/national-technology-day-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sutams.edu.in\/news\/national-technology-day-2026\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn23\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/world-bee-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/world-bee-day\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn24\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-bee-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-bee-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn25\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/international\/world-bee-day-may-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/international\/world-bee-day-may-20<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn26\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org\/resources\/updates\/world-bee-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org\/resources\/updates\/world-bee-day\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn27\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/days\/metrology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/days\/metrology<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn28\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cute-calendar.com\/event\/world-metrology-day\/45798.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cute-calendar.com\/event\/world-metrology-day\/45798.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn29\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-metrology-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-metrology-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn30\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/guidely.in\/blog\/world-metrology-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/guidely.in\/blog\/world-metrology-day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn31\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmetrologyday.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.worldmetrologyday.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn32\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/new-york\/news\/news-detail\/UN-adopts-resolution-showcasing-tea\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fao.org\/new-york\/news\/news-detail\/UN-adopts-resolution-showcasing-tea\/en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn33\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Tea_Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Tea_Day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn34\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/international-tea-day\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fao.org\/international-tea-day\/en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn35\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/international\/international-tea-day-un-may-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/international\/international-tea-day-un-may-21<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn36\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/international-tea-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/international-tea-day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn37\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/international\/world-turtle-day.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/international\/world-turtle-day.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn38\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-turtle-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-turtle-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn39\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Turtle_Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Turtle_Day<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn40\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/united-states\/world-turtle-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/united-states\/world-turtle-day\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn41\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldanimalprotection.org\/our-campaigns\/sentience\/animal-awareness-days\/world-turtle-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.worldanimalprotection.org\/our-campaigns\/sentience\/animal-awareness-days\/world-turtle-day\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn42\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/memorialday2026.com\/memorial-day-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/memorialday2026.com\/memorial-day-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn43\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidays-info.com\/united-states\/holidays\/memorial-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.holidays-info.com\/united-states\/holidays\/memorial-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn44\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/us\/memorial-day.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarlabs.com\/holidays\/us\/memorial-day.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn45\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/united-states\/memorial-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.calendarr.com\/united-states\/memorial-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a id=\"fn46\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/what-when-memorial-day-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.farmersalmanac.com\/what-when-memorial-day-weekend<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/important-days-in-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/important-days-in-april\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/information\/story\/important-days-in-april-2026-complete-list-of-festivals-bank-holidays-and-key-dates-2889409-2026-03-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/information\/story\/important-days-in-april-2026-complete-list-of-festivals-bank-holidays-and-key-dates-2889409-2026-03-31<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infopark.in\/public\/index.php\/news\/43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/infopark.in\/public\/index.php\/news\/43<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankersadda.com\/important-days-in-april-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bankersadda.com\/important-days-in-april-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/131<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/banking\/exams\/important-days-in-april-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pw.live\/banking\/exams\/important-days-in-april-2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/info-tech\/kochi-infopark-turns-18-on-kerala-formation-day\/article37278585.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/info-tech\/kochi-infopark-turns-18-on-kerala-formation-day\/article37278585.ece<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedantu.com\/general-knowledge\/important-days-in-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vedantu.com\/general-knowledge\/important-days-in-april<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/125<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/testbook.com\/important-days\/important-days-in-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/testbook.com\/important-days\/important-days-in-april<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/infopark.in\/news\/44<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xylemlearning.com\/important-days-in-april-2026-national-international-days-themes-slogans-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/xylemlearning.com\/important-days-in-april-2026-national-international-days-themes-slogans-festivals\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InfoparksKerala\/posts\/an-awareness-session-on-the-latest-flagship-initiatives-of-the-employees-state-i\/1415011356650102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InfoparksKerala\/posts\/an-awareness-session-on-the-latest-flagship-initiatives-of-the-employees-state-i\/1415011356650102\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paytm.com\/blog\/holiday-list\/holidays-in-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/paytm.com\/blog\/holiday-list\/holidays-in-april\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getblend.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.getblend.com\/calendar\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagicaaworld.com\/blog\/list-of-holidays-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.imagicaaworld.com\/blog\/list-of-holidays-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getapeptalk.com\/journal\/awareness-days-cultural-calendar-for-may-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.getapeptalk.com\/journal\/awareness-days-cultural-calendar-for-may-2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerpower.in\/important-days.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.careerpower.in\/important-days.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/world-asthma-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/world-asthma-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-asthma-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/world-asthma-day\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/mothers-day-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/mothers-day-us\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americasbestcareplus.com\/world-asthma-day-may-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/americasbestcareplus.com\/world-asthma-day-may-5\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/arzu-yorganc%C4%B1o%C4%9Flu-4572b652_world-asthma-day-may-5-2026-in-recognition-activity-7429208922114289666-80f-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/arzu-yorganc\u0131o\u011flu-4572b652_world-asthma-day-may-5-2026-in-recognition-activity-7429208922114289666-80f-<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowledge-action-portal.com\/en\/content\/world-asthma-day-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.knowledge-action-portal.com\/en\/content\/world-asthma-day-2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinkl.com\/event\/world-bee-day-canada-2026\" target=\"_blank\" 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