National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 1, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 1, 2027 celebrates National Play Outside Day | First Saturday Of Every Month, plus 13 more. The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play.
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School Principals' Day on May 1 is your reminder to take time to today and say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school.
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May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring. In many ancient calendars, May 1 welcomed the first day of summer, which was truly a cause for celebration.
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National Mother Goose Day on May 1 honors the imaginary author of a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as children. Most of us remember Mother Goose as an elderly countrywoman in a tall hat and shawl, but she is sometimes seen as a goose wearing a bonnet.
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We have a hard time resisting a sweet celebration for National Chocolate Parfait Day on May 1. The delicious layers of chocolate, cream, and more chocolate sweetly stacked together is enough to make us skip lunch and go straight to dessert.
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We celebrate Silver Star Service Banner Day on May 1 in recognition for the sacrifices of American service members have made for our country. This day is for Americans to remember service members who have been wounded in combat, are sick, and those who are dying.
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Our message on May 1 is about recognizing our freedom as Americans and the loyalty we have to our country on National Loyalty Day. This National Day reminds us to honor our American heritage and the freedoms we have.
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National Fitness Day on the first Saturday in May offers an opportunity to be inspired and try new ways of becoming fit and healthy.
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The Kentucky Derby is a tradition that takes place on the first Saturday in May.
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National Bombshells' Day each year on the first Saturday in May encourages women to celebrate themselves and their best friends.
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Every year on May 1, National Investing Day encourages people to dedicate at least one day in the year to explore how they can get invested and stay invested for a strong financial future. Whether you’re setting aside your first $100 or managing a growing portfolio, this day is about getting involved. Let May 1 be the day you choose to get involved, take control, and invest in your future, your family, and your financial goals!
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The United States observes Law Day annually on May 1st as a day to encourage all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties which are enjoyed and exercised daily.
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Each year on the first Saturday in May, National Start Seeing Monarchs Day raises awareness to preserve the Monarch butterfly and prevent it from being added to the endangered species list.
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Adults and kids alike participate in Free Comic Book Day the 1st Saturday in May.
Read the full story →Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
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Get Caught Reading Month
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Older Americans Month
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National Military Appreciation Month
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Eds Awareness Month
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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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National Dental Care Month
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Global Employee Health And Fitness Month
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National Strawberry Month
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National Stroke Awareness Month
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National Moving Month
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