Yay for May! May 2022 Holidays and Celebrations
Flowers are blooming, students are graduating and moms are getting some well-deserved appreciation. What a fabulous month! So it’s time to flip the calendar page, check out May holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. And we’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Your Special Days in May
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
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May Holidays and Observances
May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month.
All Month:
Graduation
- Shop graduation cards
- Shop graduation gifts, decorations and wrap
- See what to write in a graduation card
- See what to write in a graduation thank-you note
- Browse decorations and more graduation ideas
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
- What is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month?
- Shop Eight Bamboo, celebrating the rich Chinese and Chinese-American culture with greeting cards and gifts for holidays and milestone moments.
- Shop Golden Thread, a line of greeting cards and gifts for special occasions and everyday moments. It reflects the genuine joy of Indian celebrations and holidays.
Jewish American Heritage Month
- What is Jewish American Heritage Month?
- Shop Tree of Life, celebrating the Jewish faith with greeting cards and gifts for holidays, milestones and celebrations.
National Military Appreciation Month
- What are the military appreciation holidays?
- Shop Military Appreciation cards
- Shop Military Appreciation gifts
- See what to write in a Military Appreciation card
National Mental Health Month
May 1:
May Day
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7.
Nurses Week is May 6-12.
May 2-3:
Eid al-Fitr
May 3-7:
Teacher Appreciation Week
- What is Teacher Appreciation Week?
- Shop Teacher Appreciation cards
- Shop Teacher Appreciation gifts
- See appreciation ideas that mean the most to educators
- Browse crafts and more Teacher Appreciation ideas
May 3:
Teacher Appreciation Day
May 4:
Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you.)
- Shop Star Wars gifts
May 5:
Cinco de Mayo
National Day of Prayer
May 6:
Nurses Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 6-12:
Nurses Week
- Find ways to show gratitude for health care professionals
Mother’s Day is May 8.
Thank Moms for all they are and everything they do.
May 7:
Kentucky Derby Day
May 8:
Mother’s Day
May is National Military Appreciation Month: May 21 is Armed Forces Day and May 31 is Memorial Day.
National Brother’s Day is May 24.
May 21:
Armed Forces Day
May 24:
National Brother’s Day
May 25:
National Wine Day
- Shop wine glasses and tumblers
- Discover a lot more wine-related stuff
- See what pairs best with Hallmark Channel movies
May 31:
Memorial Day
More Ideas for May
Let someone know you care
It’s National Mental Health Month. Find cards, gifts and ways to connect with people facing mental health challenges.
Send a graduate a gift
Such an exciting time in a lot of young—and not-so-young—lives this month. Make them feel special and put together a graduation gift with a personal touch.
Surprise your mom
There are lots of ways to celebrate moms. Show her some love with some ideas that aren’t brunch.
Give Mom a little something
Get some ideas here.
May Celebration Planner
Download the May celebration planner page to keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
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