May’s calendar is full of holidays, observances, food themes, awareness days, historic figures, artists and authors birthdays, science and historic based anniversaries, and more! Whether you are looking for something special to learn about, celebrate, observe, or a food to add to the menu, thisSpecial Days in May list gives you an awesomevariety of choices!

Resources for teaching throughout the month, including a PDF of Special Days in May, can be found at the end of this list.

May’s Themes, Awareness, and Observances

• Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
• Better Hearing and Speech
• Better Sleep
• Bikes
• Civility Awareness
• Clean Air
• Creative Beginnings
• Date Your Mate
• Eco Driving
• Electrical Safety
• Family
• Foster Care
• Get Caught Reading
• Gifts From the Garden
• Good Car Keeping
• Haitian Heritage
• Heal the Children
• Healthy Vision
• Homeschool Awareness
• Inventors
• Jewish-American Heritage
• Military Appreciation
• Older Americans
• Photograph
• Physical Fitness and Sports
• Preservation
• Recommitment
• Revise Your Work Schedule