May

The Month of May: Fun Facts, Holidays and more

May is in the middle of Spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. The month celebrates workers, springtime, outdoor activities and great food. With spring in the air, the month of May is full of Daily Fun & Awareness Holidays, Monthly Observances, worldwide events and traditions, fun recipes, activities and so much more. Find the holidays that resonate with you and keep celebrating everyday! 

 

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All About May

May is the 5th month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and the Julian Calendar. May has 31 days and is in the middle of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. May was named after the Greek Goddess Maia who represented the growth of plants. 

Holidays & Observances in May

There are many different things you can do in May to make the most of this special month! May starts by honoring workers worldwide and keeps celebrating all month long. 

Daily Fun & Awareness Holidays in May

May is all about springtime, great food and outdoor activities. Celebrate your favorite Animal & Pet days, Food days, Earth and Nature days, Fandom days, Positivity days and more. 

Monthly Observances in May

In May, the monthly observances celebrate workers, appreciate the Wetlands, raise awareness and celebrates foods. 

Fun Fast Facts

  • May has 31 days
  • May is the middle of spring in the northern hemisphere and fall in the southern hemisphere
  • The Full Moon in May is most commonly called the Flower Moon
  • May is Stimulate Change Month
  • May 1st is celebrated worldwide as International Workers' Day aka May Day

Born in May

  • If you were born in May, your Astrological Sign is either Taurus or Gemini. 
  • Your May Birthstone is most commonly Emerald. Other birthstones for May include Carnelian, Chalcedony and Sapphire. The Stone color associated with May is commonly Green. 
  • Flowers of the month for May are the Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn. 

A short list of some of the most famous people born in May includes:

Musicians, Artists, Writers, Actors, Athletes
George Lucas
Bob Dylan
Audrey Hepburn
Dwayne Johnson
John Wayne
Cher
Salvador Dali
Tony Hawk

Inventors, Scientists, Professionals, Businesses
Mark Zuckerberg
Sigmund Freud
Carl Linnaeus

Historical Leaders
Queen Victoria
John F. Kennedy

Ancient History
Plato

 

May Unity

May's Unity theme is to Stimulate Change. It's a time of the year when new growth, flowers, plants, trees, are all in full bloom and gardens are growing. A time when butterflies are taking flight and baby animals are emerging. May is for change and a perfect month to work towards a goal or cause to make changes that will make a difference.