May 2026 Theme Day & Social Media Calendar for Small Businesses
- MorningBird Media
- Feb 4
- 4 min read
Embrace the energy of May with vibrant theme days, warm-weather holidays, and creative social media prompts to grow your brand.
Welcome to the MorningBird Media May 2026 Theme Calendar!
May is filled with growth, gratitude, and moments worth celebrating. From honoring traditions like Mother’s Day and Memorial Day to recognizing everyday heroes on Teacher Appreciation Day, there’s something for everyone. Subscribe to add the full calendar to your Google Calendar and stay inspired all month long!
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This month brings a sense of renewal and excitement. The MorningBird Media May 2026 Theme Calendar is your all-in-one resource for staying organized, planning content, and finding fresh ideas for your marketing or social media strategy. Designed to help businesses, creators, and community leaders stay consistent and inspired, this Calendar makes it simple to plan with purpose, connect with your audience, and celebrate meaningful moments all month long. Scroll down to explore each May theme day!
May 2026 Theme Days
Friday, May 1st
Couple Appreciation Day
Frequent Flyer Day
Learn to Ride a Bike Day
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Interpreter Appreciation Day
New Home Owners Day
Beltane (Ireland & Scotland)
Saturday, May 2nd
National Brothers & Sisters Day
Int'l Harry Potter Day
National Play Your Ukulele Day
National Truffle Day
National Life Insurance Day
National Scrapbooking Day
Sunday, May 3rd
International Wild Koala Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
National Paranormal Day
National Space Day
National Public Radio Day
National Raspberry Popover Day
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Monday, May 4th
Firefighters' Memorial Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Kids Fitness Day
National Orange Juice Day
Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You)
World Give Day
World Laughter Day
Tuesday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
Museum Lover's Day
Nail Day
National Astronaut Day
National Hoagie Day
National Totally Chipotle Day
National Nurses Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 6th
International No Diet Day
National Beverage Day
Poem on Your Pillow Day
National Skilled Trades Day
Thursday, May 7th
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
National Cosmopolitan Day
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Day of Prayer
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Friday, May 8th
Iris Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
National Have a Coke Day
National Student Nurse Day
No Socks Day
World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
National Provider Appreciation Day
Child Care Provider Day
Saturday, May 9th
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Moscato Day
National Sleepover Day
National Windmill Day
National Train Day
Sunday, May 10th
Mother's Day
Mother Ocean Day
National Shrimp Day
National Small Business Day
National Clean Your Room Day
Monday, May 11th
Hostess Cupcake Day
National Eat What You Want Day
National Twilight Zone Day
National Technology Day (India)
National Women’s Checkup Day
Tuesday, May 12th
Nat'l Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
Wednesday, May 13th
International Hummus Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Crouton Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Leprechaun Day
Tulip Day
Thursday, May 14th
International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
Bond With Your Dog Day
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
Stars & Stripes Forever Day
Friday, May 15th
Bring Flowers To Someone Day
International Family Day
National Chocolate Chip Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Malcolm X Day
NASCAR Day
Saturday, May 16th
National Barbecue Day
Nat'l Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
National Love a Tree Day
National Mimosa Day
National Piercing Day
National Wear Purple for Peace Day
National Armed Forces Day
Sunday, May 17th
International Child Helpline Day
Int'l Day Against Homophobia Transphobia & Biphobia
National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Walnut Day
World Baking Day
Stepmother's Day
Monday, May 18th
I Love Reese's Day
International Museum Day
National Cheese Souffle Day
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day
National River Cleanup Day
Supply Chain Professionals Day
Tuesday, May 19th
National Devil's Food Cake Day
World Family Doctor Day
Emergency Medical Services Day
Wednesday, May 20th
International Red Sneakers Day
National Be a Millionaire Day
National High Heels Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Rescue Dog Day
Thursday, May 21st
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day
International Tea Day
National American Red Cross Founder's Day
National Strawberries & Cream Day
National Waiters & Waitresses Day
World Meditation Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Friday, May 22nd
Bitcoin Pizza Day
Buy a Musical Instrument Day
National Boss Babes Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
National Solitaire Day
Don’t Fry Day
Saturday, May 23rd
National Lucky Penny Day
National Taffy Day
World Turtle Day
National Road Trip Day
National Mom Entrepreneurs Day
Sunday, May 24th
National Asparagus Day
National Brother's Day
National Caterers Appreciation Day
National Escargot Day
National Scavenger Hunt Day
World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
Monday, May 25th
National Bath Bomb Day
National Brown-Bag It Day
National Missing Children's Day
National Sing Out Day
National Tap Dance Day
National Wine Day
National Italian Beef Day
Memorial Day (U.S.)
Tuesday, May 26th
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
National Cherry Dessert Day
National Paper Airplane Day
National Sorry Day
World Red Head Day
World Dracula Day
Wednesday, May 27th
National Grape Popsicle Day
National Gray Day
Nat'l Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
National Sunscreen Day
Nothing to Fear Day
Thursday, May 28th
International Burger Day
Int'l Day of Action on Women's Health
National Brisket Day
World Passion Fruit Martini Day
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Friday, May 29th
Mount Everest Day
Paper Clip Day
World Digestive Health Day
National Biscuit Day
Saturday, May 30th
National Creativity Day
National Water a Flower Day
World Multiple Sclerosis Day
National Hole In My Bucket Day
Loomis Day
National Heat Awareness Day
Sunday, May 31st
National Save Your Hearing Day
National Smile Day
National Speak in Complete Sentences Day
Web Designer Day
World No Tobacco Day
World Parrot Day
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